Minnesota bill would ban possession of semiautomatic 'military-style' assault weapons and large-capacity magazines
State bill SF4290 — Minnesota — status: in committee
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banishment
What it does
SF4290 would prohibit possession (and typically also the sale and transfer) of defined semiautomatic "military-style assault weapons" and large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota; the bill text defines the covered weapons and magazines and sets criminal and/or civil enforcement mechanisms. The measure was introduced in the Minnesota Senate and most recently had authors added (Champions: Champion; Carlson; Boldon); it is currently pending consideration in committee.
Industry impact
If enacted, the bill would materially shrink the in-state market for the covered firearms and magazines: dealers would need to stop offering newly banned models for sale in Minnesota and modify sales and transfer policies, and manufacturers would lose or need to redirect sales of affected product lines into out-of-state markets. Retailers and FFLs could also face inventory management and compliance burdens (holding, returning, or transferring stock) and would need to update training and point-of-sale systems to avoid prohibited transactions. The practical effect on NFA/SOT holders depends on the bill's specific definitions and exemptions for NFA items; some regulated items could be unaffected while others could be restricted, so businesses that deal in overlapping products should monitor the bill text for carve-outs or grandfathering provisions.
Latest official status: Authors added Champion; Carlson; Boldon
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