HF 1318 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Persons purchasing a firearm required to be trained in firearm safety, retention of records relating to firearm sales required, and criminal penalties provided.

HF 1318 requires all individuals purchasing a firearm in Minnesota to present proof of recent firearm safety training before completing the sale. This training must cover safe handling, storage, legal aspects of possession, and include a shooting qualification, demonstrated through certified courses or recent peace officer employment. Sellers must document the transaction with copies of identification, training proof, and firearm details, retaining these records for ten years and providing them to law enforcement upon request. The law applies to all firearm sales except those involving dealers, law enforcement, estate transfers, antique firearms, or collector-to-collector sales of curios/relics. Violating these requirements constitutes a misdemeanor.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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