SF511 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Firearm safety training requirement for persons purchasing firearms provision, firearm sales records retention requirement provision, and criminal penalties provision
Related bill: HF1318
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 511 requires anyone purchasing a firearm in Minnesota to show proof of having undergone firearm safety training within the past year. This training can be evidenced by either recent employment as a peace officer or completion of a certified firearms safety course, which includes fundamental firearm use, handling, and legal aspects concerning firearms. The bill also mandates that every firearm sale must involve a detailed record containing the buyers' identity, training certificate, and specific firearm information. All involved in the sale must retain this record for ten years, and the record must be produced if requested by police during a criminal investigation. Failure to produce this record can result in misdemeanor charges. There are exemptions to the rule, such as sales to firearm dealers, law enforcement agencies, and certain designated antique or collector sales. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring firearm owners are properly trained and that detailed records of firearm sales are maintained and accessible for law enforcement purposes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "Definitions related to firearms sales refer to this section for clarification on terms like firearms dealer, state or federally issued identification, and unlicensed person.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "624.7134"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The definition of antique firearms is referenced in this section.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "624.712"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This federal regulation defines curios or relics and is referenced in the exclusions to the firearm sales requirements.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "Code of Federal Regulations title 27 section 478.11"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The definition of curios or relics under United States Code that is relevant for certain firearm sales exemptions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "United States Code title 18 section 921(a)(13)"
}
]