Bill > SF2396

This bill modifies Minnesota's legal definition of a "public place" by specifically excluding motor vehicles from the definition for purposes of weapon-related regulations. The bill adds language to clarify that motor vehicles, whether parked or moving, are not considered a "public place" under the statute, and it also includes a reference to the definition of "motor vehicle" from another section of Minnesota law. By making this change, the bill effectively expands where individuals might legally carry certain weapons (such as BB guns, rifles, or shotguns) by removing motor vehicles from the category of restricted public spaces. The modification appears to provide more flexibility for weapon transportation and potentially reduce legal restrictions on carrying firearms in vehicles. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 624.7181, subdivision 1, which governs definitions related to weapon carrying and public spaces, and ensures that motor vehicles are explicitly not considered public places for the purposes of weapon-related legal restrictions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2396&ssn=0&y=2025