Bill > SF1634

This bill expands the information collected and the scope of the background check conducted for noncitizen applicants seeking a permit to carry a firearm in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill requires noncitizen applicants to provide their country of birth and alien or admission number on the application form. It also mandates that the sheriff perform an Immigration Alien Query (IAQ) check on noncitizen applicants as part of the background investigation process. These additional requirements are intended to enhance public safety by ensuring a more thorough review of noncitizen applicants' eligibility to possess a firearm.