Bill > SF3655

This bill, titled "Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banishment," aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting the possession of certain firearms and ammunition feeding devices. It defines "semiautomatic military-style assault weapon" broadly to include specific models and firearms with similar action designs and features like pistol grips, folding stocks, barrel shrouds, or flash suppressors, as well as any semiautomatic centerfire or rimfire rifle with a fixed magazine that can hold more than ten rounds, or certain semiautomatic pistols and shotguns with specific characteristics. A "large-capacity magazine" is defined as any ammunition feeding device that can hold more than ten rounds, with exceptions for devices permanently altered to hold ten or fewer rounds, .22 caliber tube magazines, and tubular magazines in lever-action firearms. The bill makes it unlawful for individuals to transfer, own, or possess these prohibited items, with exceptions for government officers, military members, and law enforcement acting within their official duties, and for manufacturers or dealers selling to these entities. For individuals who legally owned these items before August 1, 2026, the bill establishes a process for certifying ownership, requiring safe storage, periodic renewal, and specific limitations on possession and transfer, with penalties for violations ranging from gross misdemeanors to felonies. The bill also amends existing laws to remove references to "semiautomatic military-style assault weapons" in certain contexts, such as when transferring firearms without a background check, and adjusts definitions related to prohibited persons and firearm transfers to align with the new prohibitions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3655/