Are Bump Stocks Legal in Minnesota?

BANNED: Minnesota bans bump stocks at the state level.

Before you bring a bump stock into Minnesota, read this. State law here goes further than federal law, and the difference matters.

What the law says

Minnesota’s ban is codified at Minn. Stat. § 609.67 (‘trigger activator’, definition added 2023).

  • Controlling law: Minn. Stat. § 609.67 (‘trigger activator’, definition added 2023)
  • Enacted: 2023
  • Penalty: Up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a $35,000 fine

Minnesota amended § 609.67 in 2023 to define bump stocks as trigger activators, punished on par with machine-gun possession — among the harshest penalties of any state ban.

The federal picture

In Garland v. Cargill (decided June 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ATF rule that had reclassified bump stocks as machine guns. Since that ruling, bump stocks are legal under federal law. That does not help you in Minnesota: the state’s own ban operates independently of federal law and remains fully enforceable.

Frequently asked questions

Is it illegal to have a bump stock in Minnesota?

Yes — state law bans bump-fire stocks in Minnesota, and the ban has been in force since 2023. This applies regardless of the device’s federal status.

What happens if I’m caught with one in Minnesota?

The statute provides for penalties including: up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a $35,000 fine. Either way, it is a criminal matter, not a fine-and-forget violation.

I bought mine legally in another state — does that matter in Minnesota?

Where you bought it doesn’t change Minnesota law. Possession inside the state is what the statute reaches. If you move to Minnesota, consult an attorney about lawful disposition before you arrive.

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Where that leaves you

Because of the state ban described above, bump-fire stocks cannot be sold or shipped to Minnesota, and this page exists for information only.

State device laws have shifted repeatedly since 2017, in both directions. If the law in Minnesota changes, our newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about it — the signup form is available on our main site.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change — verify current federal, state, and local law before purchasing. Last reviewed July 2026.