Minnesota Legislature
HF 1984
as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/13/2012 01:46pm
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; firearms; authorizing federally licensed firearms
manufacturers to possess federally registered firearm silencers for the purpose
of testing firearms manufactured for police and military agencies; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 609.66, subdivision 2.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 609.66, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Exceptions.
new text begin (a) new text end Nothing in this section prohibits the possession of the
articles mentioned by museums or collectors of art or for other lawful purposes of public
exhibition.
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(b) Nothing in this section prohibits the ownership, possession, or use of firearm
silencer or firearm muffler by a person or entity licensed as a firearms manufacturer under
United States Code, title 18, section 923, provided that the silencer or muffler is used
exclusively for the purpose of testing firearms manufactured for federal, state, and local
law enforcement agencies or any branch or unit of the United States armed forces, and
the manufacturer:
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(1) possesses a manufacturer's Type 7 Federal Firearms License issued in accordance
with the Gun Control Act, United States Code, title 18, section 923, and the Internal
Revenue Code, United States Code, title 26, chapter 53;
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(2) possesses proof of registration of the silencer in the National Firearm Registration
and Transfer Record established in the National Firearms Act, United States Code, title
26, section 5841, and Code of Federal Regulations, title 27, part 479, as enforced by the
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, indicating compliance with
all applicable federal statutes, regulations, and standards; and
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(3) has provided written notification to the sheriff of the county or counties in which
the firm is located and the testing will be done of the manufacturer's intent to possess and
use the silencer for that purpose.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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