MN HF4081

Prohibits the transfer, ownership, and possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons in Minnesota, effective August 1, 2026, with violations punishable as a felony carrying up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $25,000 fine.

Expands the definition of "semiautomatic military-style assault weapon" to include semiautomatic rifles with detachable magazines and features like pistol grips, folding stocks, or flash suppressors, as well as semiautomatic pistols and shotguns with similar characteristics.

Allows current owners who legally possessed such weapons before January 1, 2027 to retain them by certifying ownership with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension by May 1, 2027, renewing certification every three years, and complying with secure storage and restricted use requirements.

Certified weapons may only be possessed on the owner's property, at licensed firing ranges, or during lawful transport, and cannot be transferred except to law enforcement for destruction.

Exempts government officers, military personnel, and peace officers acting within their duties, as well as licensed manufacturers and dealers supplying weapons to law enforcement or armed forces.