Bill > HF1318

This bill introduces comprehensive requirements for firearm sales in Minnesota, mandating that individuals purchasing a firearm must complete a firearms safety training course within one year of the purchase. The training must cover fundamental firearm mechanics, safe handling and storage techniques, injury and suicide prevention, include a shooting qualification exercise, and provide instruction on legal aspects of firearm possession and use. To prove completion, buyers must obtain a certificate from a certified instructor who has been approved by the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, the bill requires both the seller and buyer to complete a detailed record of the sale, including personal identification, training certification, and firearm details, which must be retained for ten years and made available to law enforcement upon request. Failure to produce these records when requested by a peace officer is classified as a misdemeanor. The bill includes several exclusions, such as sales to law enforcement agencies, antique firearms, and certain collector transactions. The new requirements will take effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to enhance firearm safety and accountability in firearm transfers by ensuring that new gun owners have basic safety training and that there is a clear record of each firearm sale.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1318&ssn=0&y=2025