WHAT
- The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee will hold a hearing on various natural resources bills, including SF107, a bill that eliminates the shotgun zone for deer hunting statewide and allows the use of rifles. The bill contains a provision allowing counties to opt out of the shotgun zone through a county ordinance.
WHEN
- Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
- Beginning at 3:00PM
WHERE
- Senate Building – Room 1150
HOW TO WATCH
- Watch the whole hearing via YouTube (link available after the hearing)
- See below for specific support testimony from the MN Gun Owners Caucus
SF107 - Eliminating the Shotgun Zone for Deer Hunting
Chief Author
- Senator Steve Drazkowski (GOP, SD20)
What it Does
- This bill eliminates the shotgun zone for deer hunting statewide and allows the use of rifles.
- The bill contains a provision allowing counties to opt out of the shotgun zone through a county ordinance.
Read the Bill Text
Where does the MN Gun Owners Caucus stand on this bill?
- We support this bill.
Written & Committee Testimony
- Watch MN Gun Owners Caucus SVP Rob Doar testify in support of the bill (link available after the hearing)
- Read our written testimony supporting SF107
Get in the Fight!
Here’s how else you can help stave off gun control and support pro-gun legislation in Minnesota.
- JOIN the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus as a member.
- DONATE: If you’re already a member, consider an additional donation to help support our efforts.
- BECOME A SECOND AMENDMENT DEFENDER: Step up your activism by becoming a monthly donor as a part of our Second Amendment Defender Program.
- VOLUNTEER: Volunteer with the Caucus and help us staff events and get the word out across the state