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Minnesota Courts Ban Firearms Statewide: What Does This Mean for Permit-to-Carry Holders? Minnesota's permit-to-carry laws just got a little more complicated. And this time, the change didn't come from the Minnesota Legislature. Effective September 1, 2026, the Minnesota Judicial Branch implemented a statewide order prohibiting firearms and other weapons in court facilities, including those carried by individuals with valid Minnesota permits to carry. While firearm restrictions in courthouses aren't exactly breaking news, the way this particular restriction came about raises some interesting questions about Minnesota gun laws, Second Amendment rights, and the authority of our judicial system. Let's break it...