Minnesota Gun Rights Lawyers

Gun Rights in Minnesota

The rights of Minnesota gun owners are protected by the U.S Constitution. However, the right to own, possess, and transport firearms is subject to several restrictions under Minnesota Law. Minnesota forbids gun possession by people in various classes including those who have been convicted of a “crime of violence.” Additionally, in order to carry a firearm in Minnesota, a person must obtain a “permit to carry” from the sheriff in the county in which they reside. If you have been denied a permit to carry or believe that you have been otherwise disqualified from owning or possessing a firearm, the Minnesota gun rights attorneys at RAM Law may be able to help.

Minnesota Crimes of Violence

A crime of violence seems simple enough to define. Unfortunately, in Minnesota, this definition encompasses a variety of offenses that do not involve firearms, and are not necessarily violent. Specifically, Minnesota Statutes Section 624.712 includes offenses such as child neglect, solicitation of prostitution, harassment, and some drug offenses as “crimes of violence” that may disqualify a person from possessing a firearm. While expungement of such offenses may aid in obtaining employment or provide other benefits, expunging such “crimes of violence” will not restore gun rights removed under this statute.

Instead, if you have lost your gun rights due to a conviction or other disqualifying event, you must petition for restoration of your gun rights. The gun rights attorneys at RAM Law can assist you in the process of restoring your gun rights in Minnesota. Call RAM Law for a free consultation to determine whether we can assist you in restoring your Minnesota firearm rights.

Minnesota Permit to Carry

In order to carry a firearm in public in Minnesota, you must have a permit to carry issued by the sheriff of the county in which you reside. The sheriff may deny your application for a permit to carry if you have a disqualifying prior conviction or other disqualifying event. The sheriff may also deny an application for a permit to carry if they can establish that doing so would create a danger to themselves or the public. Unfortunately, many people who are not disqualified from carrying a firearm are still denied a permit to carry. If you have been denied your permit to carry, contact the Minnesota gun rights attorneys at RAM Law for a free consultation to learn more about your options.