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SF846 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Right to carry without a permit provision

Related bill: HF636

AI Generated Summary

Senate SF No 846, introduced by Senators Drazkowski and Wesenberg, proposes changes to Minnesota's laws concerning the carrying of firearms. Here are the key points:

  1. Elimination of Permit Requirement: The bill proposes that individuals, who are not otherwise prohibited by law, will be able to carry firearms in public without a permit. This includes cars, snowmobiles, boats, and on their person in public spaces.

  2. Definition of Public Place: The term 'public place' refers to government-controlled areas and privately owned spaces open to the public, excluding private residences, business premises owned or managed by the firearm carrier, and places designated for firearm activities like hunting or shooting.

  3. Optional Permit to Carry: Although not required, individuals may still apply for a permit to carry a pistol. Applications would be processed by the county sheriff or by a police chief designated by the sheriff.

  4. Carry Permit Conditions: To obtain a permit, individuals must fulfill several conditions including being over 21, undergoing safety training, and not being prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.

  5. Data and Monitoring: The bill mandates maintaining a database of persons with optional carry permits and requires annual reporting on permits applied for, issued, and denied, as well as crime data related to permit holders.

  6. Repeal of Certain Statutes: The proposal also suggests the repeal of several statutes including those requiring a permit to carry and display of permit upon demand by a peace officer.

This legislative bill, if passed, would significantly liberalize the rules around carrying firearms in Minnesota, emphasizing the responsibility of individuals while reducing permit requirements.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill amends section 624.714 related to carrying firearms, removing the requirement for a permit to carry and providing for an optional permit.",
      "modified": [
        "Shift from mandatory to optional permitting system."
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      "summary": "Referenced in connection with prohibitions related to the criminal gang investigative data system.",
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