This bill aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, by adding a new subdivision that defines "large-capacity magazine" as any ammunition feeding device capable of holding more than ten rounds, along with specific exceptions for certain types of devices. The bill establishes a clear prohibition against the manufacture, import, transfer, ownership, or possession of large-capacity magazines, with defined exceptions for government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies under certain conditions.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations, classifying them as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $25,000. It also includes provisions for current owners of large-capacity magazines, requiring them to surrender, modify, or remove their devices from the state by July 1, 2027. The effective date for the new regulations is set for July 1, 2026, applying to any offenses committed after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 624.712