SF 169

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/25/2025 08:57 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; providing that the discharge papers of a veteran are
considered the legal equivalent of a permit to carry a firearm; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2024, section 624.714, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.714, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin Military discharge papers; equivalent to permit to carry. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding
any provision in this section or other law to the contrary, a veteran, as defined in section
197.447, may carry a pistol as provided in this subdivision under any circumstances and in
any location in which a permit to carry is otherwise required. The veteran must possess the
original or a certified copy of the veteran's government form DD214 while carrying the
pistol. This form constitutes the legal equivalency of a permit to carry. The veteran is not
required to apply for a permit to carry, pay any fees, or demonstrate training in the safe use
of a pistol. All other provisions of this section and other laws relating to permits to carry
pistols apply to a veteran carrying under this subdivision.
new text end