MN HF3618 would ban possession of semiautomatic 'military‑style' assault weapons and large‑capacity magazines
State bill HF3618 — Minnesota — status: introduced
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided.
What it does
HF3618, introduced in the Minnesota House, would prohibit possession of semiautomatic "military‑style" assault weapons and large‑capacity ammunition magazines and create criminal penalties for violations. The bill is in its early stages; the most recent procedural action was adding an author (Pursell).
Industry impact
If enacted, the measure would effectively prohibit retail sales and most in‑state transfers of firearms and magazines that meet the bill's definitions, requiring dealers and manufacturers to stop distributing covered items and manage existing inventory and prearranged transfers. Businesses would need to update compliance policies and customer screening procedures to avoid facilitating prohibited transfers; training and revised point‑of‑sale protocols would likely be necessary. NFA/SOT holders and manufacturers should review product lines for overlap with the bill's definitions, though many NFA items (machineguns, suppressors) are regulated separately and may be affected only if they meet the statutory "assault weapon" definition.
Latest official status: Author added Pursell
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