This bill seeks to improve public safety in Minnesota by prohibiting the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. It defines "semiautomatic military-style assault weapon" to include firearms like the AK-47 and AR-15, and establishes that large-capacity magazines are those that can accept more than ten rounds. The legislation imposes criminal penalties for unlawful possession or transfer of these items, requiring current owners to certify their ownership by February 1, 2027, and comply with specific storage and inspection regulations. Exceptions are made for certain government officials and law enforcement personnel, with the bill set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill introduces new regulations for large-capacity magazines, mandating that individuals who inherit or acquire such magazines must act within 120 days to either surrender, modify, or remove them from the state. It also amends existing laws regarding firearm possession and transfers, removing references to semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and clarifying the requirements for transferee permits. The bill emphasizes the need to prevent individuals prohibited from firearm possession from acquiring firearms and outlines a process for denying firearm transfer applications based on potential danger to the public. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the regulation of firearm ownership and transfers while streamlining lawful transactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 624.712, 609.66, 624.713, 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.7134, 624.7141, 624.7181