SF712

SF712 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Right to carry a gun without a permit authorization; optional permit to carry establishment

Related bill: HF2805

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 712 is a proposed legislative bill from Minnesota that seeks to allow people to carry firearms in public without needing a permit. However, it also provides the option for individuals to obtain a permit if they choose to. The bill amends previous laws, defining what counts as a public place where firearms can be carried and stipulating who is not allowed to carry firearms based on certain legal prohibitions. Furthermore, it outlines the process and criteria for obtaining the optional carry permit, including requirements for training, age, citizenship or residency, and background in terms of criminal activities or mental health. The bill also specifies how permits must be applied for, the contents of the permit card, and how the renewal process works. Additionally, it requires authorities to maintain database records of permit holders and permits allowable verification accesses for law enforcement. Finally, parts of the existing statutes on carrying weapons and required permits are set to be repealed by this bill, simplifying the legal landscape around carrying firearms in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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        "Eligibility criteria for carrying firearms without a permit adjusted."
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 624.713 in relation to firearms possession.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.713",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specification that permit applicants must not be on this list."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill mentions section 299C.091 regarding the criminal gang investigative data system.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
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    "citation": "299C.091",
    "subdivision": ""
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  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Reference added to list of sections that prohibit firearms possession."
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        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 629.715, subdivision 2, related to firearms possession.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "629.715",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Included in list of statutory prohibitions in relation to permits."
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This section is cited as providing prohibitions against firearm possession for certain individuals.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "631.04",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "Used in context of who can carry firearms without a permit."
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      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 626.84, subdivision 1, in defining peace officers.",
      "modified": [
        ""
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    },
    "citation": "626.84",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Included in provisions prohibiting firearm possession."
      ],
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        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 518B.01, subdivision 14, which pertains to restraining orders and firearm possession.",
      "modified": [
        ""
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    },
    "citation": "518B.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Included in eligibility criteria for firearm permits."
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 609.224, subdivision 3, regarding assaults and prohibitions on firearm possession.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.224",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Referenced in criteria for disqualification from firearm permits."
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        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 609.2242, subdivision 3, concerning domestic assaults and firearm possession prohibitions.",
      "modified": [
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      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2242",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Section added to list of disqualifying factors for firearm permits."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill mentions section 609.749, subdivision 8, regarding harassment and firearm possession prohibitions.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.749",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Included as a prohibiting factor under firearm carry provisions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill mentions section 624.719 related to firearms possession restrictions.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.719",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "References compliance with these federal requirements for permit applicants."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Federal regulations cited in relation to consent to disclose patient records.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "42 CFR 231-235",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
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