Statement on Governor Walz’s Gun Control Package

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus strongly opposes Governor Walz’s latest gun control proposals. These measures target peaceable gun owners with bans, new taxes, insurance mandates, and expanded government authority, while doing little to stop violent criminals who already ignore the law.

Minnesotans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Punishing responsible citizens is not a public safety strategy.

There is potential for common ground on:

• Enforcing existing laws against violent offenders and holding prohibited persons accountable
• Improving access to mental health resources and strengthening crisis response systems
• Enhancing school safety and emergency preparedness
• Implementing evidence-based crisis intervention & threat assessment policies

Public safety and constitutional rights can coexist without conflict.

We will continue to oppose government overreach, but we remain ready to work with lawmakers who are serious about solutions that focus on criminals, not peaceable Minnesotans, and respect the Second Amendment.

Bryan Strawser, Chair