MN HF4170 would ban possession and sale of semiautomatic 'military‑style' assault weapons and large‑capacity magazines
State bill HF4170 — Minnesota — status: introduced
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided.
What it does
HF4170 is a Minnesota House bill that would prohibit possession, sale, transfer, and manufacture of semiautomatic "military‑style" assault weapons and large‑capacity ammunition magazines and would create criminal penalties for violations. The measure is at the introductory stage (recent action: author added a co-sponsor).
Industry impact
If enacted, the bill would remove categories of semiautomatic firearms and magazines from lawful commerce in Minnesota, forcing dealers and manufacturers to stop selling and advertising covered items and to review on‑hand inventory and incoming orders. Retailers and manufacturers could face criminal exposure for unauthorized transfers and would need to update compliance procedures and training; businesses that produce or import affected models would be directly affected. NFA/SOT holders should review whether any regulated items they handle fall within the statute's definitions, as transfers and possession rules could change for those items within state jurisdiction.
Latest official status: Author added Rehrauer
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