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This bill establishes a constitutional acknowledgment of the right to carry a firearm in Minnesota, effectively creating a permitless carry system while maintaining an optional permit process. The legislation recognizes the Second Amendment right to bear arms and allows individuals who are not prohibited from possessing firearms to carry a firearm in public places, including vehicles, without requiring a mandatory permit. The bill defines "public place" broadly but excludes private properties, personal dwellings, gun shows, hunting areas, and other specific locations. Individuals can still choose to obtain an optional carry permit, which will continue to be issued by county sheriffs after verifying the applicant meets certain criteria, such as being 21 years old, completing firearm safety training, and not being prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. The bill repeals previous provisions that required mandatory permits and mandated permit display, effectively making Minnesota a "constitutional carry" state while maintaining an optional permit system that can be useful for reciprocity with other states. The legislation also requires the commissioner of public safety to maintain a database of optional permits and report annually to the legislature about permit statistics and usage.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0352&ssn=0&y=2025