ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has officially expanded its concealed carry permit reciprocity to include 33 states, significantly increasing recognition of out-of-state permits. This move follows the outcome of Worth v. Jacobson, a federal court case that struck down Minnesota’s age restriction preventing 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining a carry permit.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2023 that the age restriction violated the Second Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the state’s appeal in April 2025, leaving the ruling in place. As a result, Minnesota has updated its reciprocity policies to recognize permits from states that issue to 18- to 20-year-olds, aligning with constitutional standards.
The newly updated list includes:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado (Permits issued or renewed on or after 8/1/24)
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Idaho (Enhanced permit only)
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts (Permits issued or renewed on or after 8/1/24)
- Michigan
- Mississippi (Enhanced permit only)
- Missouri
- Montana (Enhanced permit only)
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota (Class 1 license only)
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota (Enhanced permit only)
- Tennessee (Enhanced permit only)
- Texas
- West Virginia
This update ensures that law-abiding permit holders traveling to Minnesota from these states are recognized under the law. It also affirms the rights of peaceable young adults aged 18–20 to carry under the same legal protections as older adults.
For those looking to understand how Minnesota’s changes affect national reciprocity, the updated interactive concealed carry reciprocity maps offer a comprehensive and user-friendly way to view which states recognize each other’s permits. The map has already been revised to reflect Minnesota’s expanded recognition and is a valuable tool for travelers and concealed carriers nationwide.
This change is a win for responsible gun owners who rely on uniform recognition while traveling and a reminder of how court decisions can reinforce constitutional rights for all adults, regardless of age.
