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SF590 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Permit to carry pistol age of eligibility to apply at 18 years old establishment

Related bill: HF416

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 590 in question proposes to lower the minimum age requirement from 21 to 18 for individuals applying for a permit to carry a pistol in Minnesota. According to the bill, Minnesota residents who want to get a permit must apply to the county sheriff where they live, while non-residents can apply to any sheriff in the state. To be eligible for a permit, applicants must meet several conditions: they must have training in safe pistol use, be at least 18 years old, fill out an application, not be banned from possessing firearms under specific Minnesota or federal laws, and not be listed in the criminal gang investigative data system. The bill also states that a permit to carry a pistol will be valid statewide and outlines the responsibilities of sheriffs and, if applicable, police chiefs in processing the permit applications.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the age of eligibility to apply for a permit to carry a pistol under section 624.714, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes the minimum age requirement from 21 to 18 years old."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section references circumstances under which individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "518B.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is cited as a disqualifying condition for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.224",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is cited as a disqualifying condition for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.2242",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is cited as a disqualifying condition for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.749",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section outlines conditions under which firearms possession is prohibited.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.713",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section references eligibility criteria related to firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.719",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is cited as a disqualifying condition for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.715",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is cited as a disqualifying condition for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.72",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section involves the criminal gang investigative data system which is used as a criteria for permit approval.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "299C.091",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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