Minnesota bill would ban possession of semiautomatic 'military-style' assault weapons; referred to committee
State bill SF3654 — Minnesota — status: in committee
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons banishment
What it does
SF3654 would prohibit possession of semiautomatic "military-style assault weapons" in Minnesota and is currently referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. The measure, as filed, seeks to make possession and related transfers of covered firearms unlawful and would establish enforcement mechanisms and penalties. The bill is in the committee stage and has not advanced to a floor vote.
Industry impact
If enacted, the measure would effectively eliminate lawful retail sales and in-state transfers of firearms that meet the bill's definition, requiring dealers to stop offering those models to Minnesota purchasers. Manufacturers that distribute into Minnesota would lose an in-state market for covered models and may need to adjust distribution and marketing. NFA/SOT holders and dealers should expect to review inventories, transfer practices, and compliance policies; depending on the bill's provisions (e.g., grandfathering, surrender or buyback requirements), businesses may also have obligations around recordkeeping, shipments, or accepting prohibited returns. Enforcement could expose businesses to criminal or civil risk for noncompliant transfers, so monitoring the bill's specific definitions and exemptions will be necessary.
Latest official status: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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