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flag Minnesota issued 65,961 firearm carry permits in 2025, with 5,647 crimes by permit holders, mostly non-violent.

flag In 2025, Minnesota issued 65,961 new permits to carry firearms, up from 57,248 in 2024, with 75,782 applications submitted. flag The state reported 5,647 crimes by permit holders—the highest number since the Personal Protection Act began in 2003—but the rate remained at about 1 percent, consistent with recent years. flag Over 55 percent of offenses were DWIs or traffic violations, and less than 3 percent involved firearms. flag As of March 3, 2026, more than 375,000 permits were valid statewide.

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