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 that it is unlawful for individuals to manufacture, import, transfer, own, or possess large-capacity magazines, with defined penalties for violations, including potential felony charges and fines.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for current owners of large-capacity magazines, requiring them to surrender, modify, or remove their devices from the state by July 1, 2027, if they owned them before the law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Exceptions to the prohibition are made for government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies under specific conditions. The bill also includes definitions for relevant terms and establishes penalties for non-compliance, reinforcing the legislative intent to regulate the use of large-capacity magazines in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 624.712