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MN HF2415
Bill
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kim Norton
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AI Summary
H.F. 2415 Summary
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Extends the permit to purchase a firearm waiting period from 7 days to 28 days for transferee permits issued by police or sheriff.
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Mandates that all firearm transfers (except licensed dealers) must go through a federally licensed firearms dealer, with a maximum $25 fee allowed for dealer assistance.
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Requires proof of firearms training completed within 5 years prior to any firearm transfer, with valid handgun carry permits and hunter safety certificates accepted as proof; violations are misdemeanors or felonies depending on circumstances.
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Mandates safe storage of firearms unloaded with a locking device stored separately from ammunition; requires locking devices be provided with firearm transfers unless transferee owns one already.
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Creates new criminal penalties including gross misdemeanors for illegal transfers and felonies for transferring to minors or persons prohibited from possessing firearms; effective August 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Firearms training prior to taking permanent possession of a firearm mandated, waiting period to receive a permit to purchase a firearm extended, transfer of pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and eligibility to possess a firearm provisions modified; safe storage of firearms and ammunition required; transfer of firearms requirements placed, and criminal penalties imposed.
Last Action
Author added Liebling.
3/30/2016