A nonresident alien, here lawfully, may only possess a firearm to take game as a nonresident under our game and fish laws. Others. A firearm may not be possessed by a person: • who is an illegal alien; • dishonorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces; or • who has renounced U.S. citizenship.
Simply possessing or owning an unregistered gun is not a crime in Minnesota. However, carrying a gun in public without a valid, up-to-date permit is illegal in Minnesota.
To obtain a Minnesota permit to carry a pistol, a person must successfully complete a certified firearms safety and legal training course from a certified instructor within one year of application, complete a standardized Minnesota application form, and show proof of identity during application.