MN SF2228

Creates new crime of falsely reporting a firearm as lost or stolen, with penalties of gross misdemeanor for first offense and up to 5 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine if firearm transferred to someone intending to use it in felony crime of violence.

Modifies judicial restoration process for persons convicted of crimes of violence to allow restoration of firearms eligibility upon clear and convincing evidence they are not dangerous to public safety, rather than requiring release from physical confinement.

Requires all pistol and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon transfers to be completed through federally licensed firearms dealers unless one party is already a dealer; dealer may charge up to $25 fee for facilitating transfer.

Expands grounds for denying handgun carry permits to include persons determined to be danger to self or others based on documented law enforcement contacts, with specific procedural requirements for notice and appeal rights.

Extends waiting period for pistol and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon transfers from 5 business days to 7 business days, with 30-day extension if identity or criminal record cannot be verified; allows emergency permits valid 48 hours for threat situations.