The new red flag gun law that was passed last year has officially become law as the calendar turned to 2024, and lawmakers hope it will help remove firearms from potentially dangerous individuals and situations. The law allows an individual to file what’s known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), which would temporarily permit […]
Understanding The New Gun Laws In Minnesota
Starting today, Minnesota is joining 18 other states in requiring expanded background checks for firearm purchases and transfers. The changes were part of a larger public safety package that was passed during the most recent legislative session. In today’s blog, we take an in-depth look at some of the new changes so that you can […]
Data Shows Concerning Gun Trend In Minnesota
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) suggests that legally purchased firearms are showing up at crime scenes, both on a national scale and in Minnesota, much faster than in years past. The data suggests a growing problem when it comes to firearms across the country, according to the feds. […]
Will Guns Be Allowed At The Minnesota State Fair?
The Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off later this week, and the Great Minnesota Get-Together is a topic we’ve discussed on the blog in the past. Recently, the gathering has been making news over a legal battle to allow patrons with conceal carry licenses to bring those firearms into the fair. In today’s […]
Can A DUI Affect Your Ability To Possess A Gun In Minnesota?
Statistics suggest that roughly 1 in 3 Minnesotans own a firearm and roughly 1 in 7 have a DUI on their record, so by that math, roughly 1 in 21 Minnesotans would have a DUI on their record and own a firearm. However, does a DUI exclude you from being able to legally obtain and […]
