This bill aims to enhance local governance over firearms regulation by repealing the state preemption that currently restricts local units of government from regulating firearms, ammunition, and related components. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 471.635, to allow reasonable zoning ordinances concerning the location of businesses selling firearms. The bill also includes the repeal of several statutes, including sections 471.633 and 471.634, which previously established state preemption over local firearm regulations, thereby granting local governments more authority to enact their own regulations.

In addition to the amendments, the bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 624.714, subdivision 23; 624.717; and 624.7191, subdivision 4, which collectively restricted local regulation of carrying weapons and ammunition. By removing these provisions, the bill empowers local governments to create and enforce their own regulations regarding firearms, thereby promoting a more localized approach to public safety and firearm management.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 471.635