MN SF3681 would ban semiautomatic 'military-style' assault weapons and large-capacity magazines and add penalties
State bill SF3681 — Minnesota — status: introduced
Official title: Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazine prohibition and criminal penalties provision
What it does
SF3681 would prohibit possession, sale, transfer, and manufacture of specified semiautomatic "military-style" assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota and establish criminal penalties for violations. The measure defines covered firearms and magazines and sets civil/criminal consequences and any exceptions. As of Feb. 26, 2026 the bill is in the Minnesota legislative process; the latest recorded action is an author addition (Boldon).
Industry impact
If enacted, retailers and manufacturers that produce, import, or sell items meeting the bill's definitions would no longer be able to legally offer those products in Minnesota, requiring changes to inventory, sales practices, and product lines. Criminal penalties for prohibited transfers would increase compliance risk for employees and owners, and businesses would need procedures to identify and segregate covered items. NFA/SOT holders and businesses would be affected only to the extent they possess or transfer items that fall within the statutory definitions; NFA-specific regulated items not covered by the bill would be unaffected. Businesses should monitor bill language for definitions, grandfathering, and compliance timelines to assess operational and financial impacts.
Latest official status: Author added Boldon
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