SF 5267

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 05/07/2026 09:13 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; modifying the process of firearm purchase by peace
officers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [624.7135] FIREARM PURCHASE BY PEACE OFFICERS.
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new text begin An actively licensed Minnesota peace officer may purchase a firearm under this chapter
by presenting the peace officer's badge or other officially issued government identification
demonstrating that the person is currently employed as a peace officer in Minnesota, along
with photo identification sufficient to prove the officer's identity. This proof shall be
considered as the equivalent of presenting a transferee permit for the purchase of the firearm.
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