SF511 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Firearm safety training requirement for persons purchasing firearms provision, firearm sales records retention requirement provision, and criminal penalties provision

Related bill: HF1318

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 511 requires anyone purchasing a firearm in Minnesota to show proof of having undergone firearm safety training within the past year. This training can be evidenced by either recent employment as a peace officer or completion of a certified firearms safety course, which includes fundamental firearm use, handling, and legal aspects concerning firearms. The bill also mandates that every firearm sale must involve a detailed record containing the buyers' identity, training certificate, and specific firearm information. All involved in the sale must retain this record for ten years, and the record must be produced if requested by police during a criminal investigation. Failure to produce this record can result in misdemeanor charges. There are exemptions to the rule, such as sales to firearm dealers, law enforcement agencies, and certain designated antique or collector sales. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring firearm owners are properly trained and that detailed records of firearm sales are maintained and accessible for law enforcement purposes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
January 22, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references section 624.7134 to define terms used in the firearm sale regulations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.7134",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references section 624.712 to define antique firearms.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.712",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]