The trusted voice of Minnesota's Gun Owners to Defend and Restore the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

WHAT

  • The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on two gun control bills.
  • No public testimony was taken.

WHEN

  • Thursday, April 18th, 2024
  • Starting at 8:30AM

WHAT HAPPENED

  • Both bills listed below were passed on a party-line voice vote.

SF 4312 - "Safe" Storage

  • What it does
    • This revised “safe storage” bill is different than the bill heard in 2023.  This will creates a requirement to store firearms when they are outside of one’s direct physical control by securing them with a locking device or in a “locked firearm storage unit”.
    • Unlike the 2023 bill, this bill does not require firearms to be stored unloaded and separate from their ammunition.
    • Violations range from a misdemeanor to a felony – and can result in one becoming a prohibited person who is not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition.
  • Read the Bill Text
  • Current Bill Status
    • This will was heard in the MN Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on March 22nd, 2024 and passed on a voice vote.
    • This bill is currently scheduled to be heard in Senate Finance on April 18th, 2024.
  • Where does the MN Gun Owners Caucus stand on this bill?
    • We OPPOSE this bill.

SF 5153 - Ban on Binary Triggers & More

  • What it does
    • Bans binary triggers from possession or sale in Minnesota using broad language that may also ban other trigger devices
    • Increases the penalties for transferring firearms to prohibited persons
    • Requires a report from the BCA on gun trafficking investigations
  • Read the Bill Text
  • Current Bill Status
    • This will was heard in the MN Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on March 22nd, 2024 and passed on a voice vote.
    • This bill is currently scheduled to be heard in Senate Finance on April 18th, 2024.
  • Where does the MN Gun Owners Caucus stand on this bill?
    • We OPPOSE this bill.

Sign our Petition to STOP the DFL Gun Control Push

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE:

  • Whereas, the anti-gun movement, led by state groups like Protect Minnesota and Michael Bloomberg’s out-of-state-funded Everytown, is attempting to take advantage of recent tragedies to drive home their agenda of gun control
  • Whereas, Governor Tim Walz is calling for a ban on firearms holding more than 10 rounds.
  • Whereas, anti-gun Senators like John Marty and Jen McEwen and Representatives like Leigh Finke are calling for a ban on commonly owned firearms in Minnesota
  • Whereas, House & Senate leadership state that gun control is a top legislative priority
  • Whereas, all gun control measures are unconstitutional and a violation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution

THEREFORE, AS A LAW-ABIDING GUN OWNER AND SUPPORTER OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT, I CALL UPON ALL MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE ANY AND ALL GUN CONTROL BILLS.





Get in the Fight!

Here’s how else you can help stave off gun control 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