We have the capability to more thoroughly track the history of gun possession and their history of use during the commission of a crime, but many police agencies throughout the state don’t effectively share this information with one another. Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to mandate an improved gun history sharing process so that law enforcement […]
New Red Flag Gun Law In Effect In Minnesota
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 […]
Teens Can Once Again Legally Carry Firearms In Public In Minnesota
Late last week, a federal judge struck down Minnesota’s minimum age of 21 to get a permit to carry handguns in public. In the 50-page ruling handed down on Friday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez ordered Minnesota to stop enforcing the ban on 18- to 20-year-olds applying for a permit to carry a firearm. Judge […]
Minnesota Classifies BB Gun As A Weapon
A felon caught with a BB gun in his possession during a traffic stop will face a harsher sentence after the Minnesota Court of Appeals classified the item as a firearm. The decision isn’t too surprising, as the state’s two appellate courts have repeatedly classified a BB gun as a firearm. The latest case involves […]
