Minnesota Gun Control Laws

Minnesota Gun and Weapon Laws and Restrictions

It's a crime in Minnesota to carry a handgun in public without a permit. The state also has a number of other laws regulating the possession, carrying, and use ...

Minnesota legislators considering new gun control laws - YouTube

Three DFL-backed gun control bills that would redefine safe storage, force gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm, ...

Gun storage law change passed by Minnesota House lawmakers

Minnesota DFL leaders are hoping stiffer penalties on where guns are stored will help get them out of the hands of kids, and those who ...

Minnesota cannot bar adults under 21 from carrying guns, court rules

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled a Minnesota law requiring a person to be at least 21 years old before obtaining a permit to carry a ...

Minnesota House approves 1 gun bill, tables 2 others - KSTP

Monday, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a bill that requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen gun to law enforcement ...

July 30, 2024 Press Release - Minnesota Attorney General

Attorney General Ellison asks full Eighth Circuit to review decision allowing 18-year-olds to obtain open-carry gun permits.

8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota

In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save ...

NEW Minnesota Gun Laws | Fergus Now

Minnesota Implements Stricter Gun Laws. Minnesota, August 1st, 2023 – As adult use of recreational marijuana grabs headlines with its newly ...

Lawmakers pass one gun control measure, another misfires in Senate

A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Gov. Walz signs public safety bill, including new gun control measures

Gov. Tim Walz signed a historic public safety measure into law on Friday which establishes universal background checks and red flag laws in Minnesota.

New legislation boosts Minnesota's standing in gun safety rankings

On the heels of a legislative session that included several new firearm bills, Minnesota improved its rankings on two major state-level ...

Minnesota House Passes Sweeping Gun Control Legislation ... - KNSI

(KNSI) - The Minnesota House has passed HF 4300, the Safe Storage of Firearms Bill. It requires firearms to be...

Minnesota's Gun Laws: What You Need to Know If You're Facing ...

Weapons Charges in Minnesota · Illegal Possession of a Firearm: This charge applies to individuals who possess a firearm illegally, such as a convicted felon or ...

Minnesota House Democrats vow to pass three gun safety bills ...

A bill requiring that lost or stolen firearms be reported within 48 hours passed the House late Monday, with only DFL votes.

Annual Gun Law Scorecard | GIFFORDS

Every year, we rank and grade state gun laws. And every year, we come to the same conclusion: states with strong gun laws have fewer gun deaths.

New Minnesota gun control laws go into effect Tuesday

Minnesota on Tuesday will join 18 other states across the country ushering in tougher gun laws that include expanded background checks and a ...

Compare State Gun Laws | Everytown Research & Policy

Pick any two states in the United States to see how they compare head-to-head on all 50 key gun safety policies.

Minnesota governor signs gun safety bills into law - The Hill

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed two gun safety initiatives into law on Friday that will establish universal background checks and a ...

Federal Gun Rights Laws - The Interplay with Minnesota State Law

Both state and federal law prohibit individuals indicted for felony charges and those convicted of a felony. In Minnesota, if it's a crime of ...

Minnesota State Gun Laws | WomensLaw.org

Only federal law enforcement, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (“ATF”), can arrest someone for violating federal laws. If the local police believe ...