Gun Laws/Minnesota/Reviewed September 16, 2026
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in Minnesota?
Quick answer
Partly restricted
Minnesota: Partial (permit required).
0 of Minnesota's 4 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with assault weapons.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Assault weapon bans by state
Featureless parts for a Minnesota legal build
A compliant AR-15 is still legal to build in Minnesota. These are the parts that make one featureless.
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Minnesota law in detail
- Yes (handguns + pistol-grip long guns) Permit to Purchase — A permit or background check is required before purchasing handguns and semi-auto long guns with pistol grips.
- Partial (permit required) Assault Weapon Ban — Minnesota does not fully ban assault weapons, but semi-auto rifles with pistol grips require a permit to purchase (the 'transferee permit' or carry permit).
The federal rule
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
Assault weapons in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in Minnesota?
Partly restricted. Minnesota: Partial (permit required). Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on assault weapons?
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
How many states restrict assault weapons?
Nationwide by our review: 36 states: no ban; 4: partial or local; 10: ban in effect.
More Minnesota gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the Minnesota statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.