FIREARMS

Abandonment, return to owner, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Accessories, forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Aiming at human beings

Crime of violence, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Dangerous exhibitions, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.63

Air guns, furnishing to children, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Ammunition, see AMMUNITION

Antique firearms

Ammunition, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.715

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Forfeitures, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Permits to carry, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.715

Public places, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7181

Transfer reports, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132

Armed forces members, firing blank cartridges upon unlawful assembly, Minn. Statutes 2019 192.28

Assault weapons, see Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons under this topic

Background checks

Certificate issuers, liability, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2019 604A.31, 624.713

Committed persons, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 245.041, 253B.09

Human services commitment information, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.714

National Instant Criminal Background Check System, pretrial diversion program reports, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.713

Sheriffs, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Transferring without, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Transfers, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131, 624.7132

BB guns

Carrying in a public place, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7181

Displaying, exhibiting, or brandishing, threats of violence, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.713

Gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

School property, guns on, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Big game hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Blanks, devices to fire, replica firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.713

Caliber, hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Cases, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.045

Certificates and certification

Apprentice hunter validation, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.020, 97B.022

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.015

Exemption for military personnel, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.015

Safety certificate, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.441, 97B.015, 97B.020

Children, see Firearms under CHILDREN

Collector show sellers or exhibitors, transient merchants, exclusion from definition, Minn. Statutes 2019 329.099

Confiscation

Emergencies and disasters, temporary seizure, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7192

Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.221, 97A.223, 97B.021, 609B.510

Conflict of laws, local ordinances, preemption by state law, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.633

Contraband, forfeited firearms, sales, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5316

Correctional facilities, introducing, Minn. Statutes 2019 243.55, 641.165

County attorneys, carrying while on duty, Minn. Statutes 2019 388.051

Crimes committed with

Contraband, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5316

Disarming peace officer, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.504

Domestic abuse, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.713

Domestic assault, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2242

Evidence, forensic laboratories, accreditation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2019 299C.157

Gambling device permits, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2019 299L.07

Minimum sentences, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.11

Strangulation, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2247

Data, classification and access, Minn. Statutes 2019 13.87

Dealers

Handguns, security measures, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7161

Location, regulation by zoning ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.635

Signs, warning on child access to firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7162

Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Decedents' property, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2019 390.225

Deer zones

All legal firearms use area, defined, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.318

Firearms restricted, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.041

Muzzleloading firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.301, 97B.311

Shotgun use areas, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.318

Definitions

Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.015

Gun control, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Private detectives and protective agents, Minn. Statutes 2019 326.32

Transient merchants, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2019 329.099

Destruction, forfeited property, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Detectives, see Weapons under DETECTIVES

Discharge

Aircraft, discharge from, Minn. Statutes 2019 360.075

Cemeteries or burial grounds, discharge over, Minn. Statutes 2019 307.08, 307.082

Certain locations, hunting and fishing law, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.001, 97B.055

Drive-by shootings, see DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS

Livestock, prohibited near, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.001

Local government, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.633

Peace officers, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 626.553

Public transit vehicles or facilities, shooting at or in, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.855, 624.712

Railroad trains, shooting at, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.85

Reckless discharge within a municipality, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Shooting victims, duty to aid, Minn. Statutes 2019 604A.02, 609.662

Disclosure, facsimiles, see Replica firearms under this topic

Disposition, decedents' property, Minn. Statutes 2019 390.225

Dog trainers, permits and restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.005

Education and training, see Safety or training courses or programs under this topic

Forfeitures

Carrying in a public place, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.531

Controlled substances crimes, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.531, 609.5314

Crimes against the person, Minn. Statutes 2019 629.715

Disposition, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Domestic assault, firearms used during crime, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2242

Gun control violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.531

Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Sales of forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5316

Gun control law, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.71 to 624.719

Gunshot wounds, see GUNSHOT WOUNDS

Handguns

Pistols, see PISTOLS

Revolvers, replicas, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81

State surplus property, sale, Minn. Statutes 2019 16B.298

Harpooning rough fish, Minn. Statutes 2019 97C.381

Hennepin County, disposal, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Hunting

Accidents, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.205, 609.2665, 609.662

Ammunition, big game, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Artificial lights, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.081

Big game hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Crossbow hunting during firearms season, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.036

Disabled hunters

Assistance required, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.1055

Hunting from vehicle, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.055

Mechanical or electronic assistance, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.1115

Safety certificate, provisional, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.015

Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.111

Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.045

Gun control, legislative intent, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.711

Gunshot wound reports, Minn. Statutes 2019 626.553

Handguns, see Hunting under PISTOLS

Hunting under influence of alcohol or drugs, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.065, 97B.066

Licenses, fees, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.475

Mechanical or electronic assistance, disabled hunters, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.1115

Muzzleloading firearms, see same under this topic

Night vision equipment, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.086

Nonresident aliens, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.719

Permission of landowner or occupant, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.001

Pistols, carrying for hunting, permit exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.021, 97B.081, 97B.211

Prohibition on rifles or shotguns in public place, exception, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7181

Range finders, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.081

Restrictions on use, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.001, 97B.722

Safety certificate required, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.451, 97B.020

Scopes, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Seizure, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.021

Shotgun use areas, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.318

Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.421

Thermal imaging equipment, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.086

Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.045

Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.931

Visually impaired hunters, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.111

Wolves, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Injunctions, unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2019 307.08

Inspections, refusal to submit, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.251

Juvenile offenders, use while committing felonies

Adult certification, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.125

Extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.130

Lawsuits, unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2019 307.08

Licenses

Handguns, see Permits to carry under PISTOLS

Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 366.01

Local governments, state preemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.717

Machine guns, see MACHINE GUNS

Mechanical or electronic assistance, disabled hunters, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.1115

Muzzleloading firearms

Big game and wolves, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Deer hunting

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.411, 97A.465, 97B.301

Possession of firearms in deer zones, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.041

Restrictions on use, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Seasons, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.311

Deer zones during open firearms season, use, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.041

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.405

Muzzleloader season, defined, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.015

Scopes, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031

Shotgun use areas, restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.318

Nonresident aliens, possession, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.719

Owners

Data about, collection, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.05

Permitting use by person under influence of alcohol or drugs, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.065

Peace officers, see Firearms under PEACE OFFICERS

Permits

Background checks, see same under this topic

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2019 13.87

From other states, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Transferees permits, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131

Pistols, see PISTOLS

Possession

Armed associations, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.61

Boarding and lodging house guests, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Child abuse restraining orders, restrictions in, Minn. Statutes 2019 260C.201

Commitment, legal effect, Minn. Statutes 2019 253B.23

Convicted persons, Minn. Statutes 2019 242.31, 609.165, 609B.611

Conviction, human services licensed programs, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2019 245C.24

Courthouses and state buildings, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Crimes against the person, persons awaiting trial, Minn. Statutes 2019 629.715

Crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.11

Crimes of violence, Minn. Statutes 2019 242.31, 609.165, 609A.03, 609B.333, 609B.611

Delinquent children, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.141, 260B.245

Domestic abuse protection orders

Restrictions in, Minn. Statutes 2019 518B.01

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 518B.01, 609B.341, 624.7144

Domestic assault, persons convicted of, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2242, 624.7144

Furnished apartment house guests, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Harassment crimes, possession after conviction, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.749

Hotel guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.021, 97B.081, 97B.211

Juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.198, 260B.245

Lifetime restriction, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.713

Night vision equipment, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.086

Nonresident aliens, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.719

Passenger automobiles, inference of possession by driver, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.672

Persons ineligible

Allowing access by, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7144

Prosecution for or conviction of, Minn. Statutes 2019 119B.125, 245C.15, 609.035, 609.1095

Purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7133

Pistols, see Possession under PISTOLS

Predatory offenders, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Removed or changed serial numbers, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.667

Resort guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Restoration of right, data to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, Minn. Statutes 2019 253B.24

School zones, Minn. Statutes 2019 121A.05, 121A.44, 124D.03, 609.66

Shining, artificial lights, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.081

Stalking crimes, possession after conviction, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.749, 624.7144

Thermal imaging equipment, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.086

Transportation, discharge orders, Minn. Statutes 2019 242.31

Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.931

Unlawful possession, public nuisance, Minn. Statutes 2019 617.81

Violations, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 4A.06

Predatory offenders, possession, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Protective agents, Minn. Statutes 2019 326.336, 326.3361, 624.7181

Purchases

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2019 13.87

In other states, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.71

Ramsey County, disposal, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Receiving, crimes of violence, possession after, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.165

Regulation

Background checks, see same under this topic

Local governments, preemption by state law, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.633

Replica firearms

Displaying, exhibiting or brandishing, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.713

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81

Possession on school property, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Toys, gun control, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Reports about

Crimes involving, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.11

Security guards, discharge of firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 299C.22

Use or possession violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 4A.06

Revolvers, replicas, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81

Rifles, see RIFLES

Rocket launchers, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81

Safety or training courses or programs

Certified instructors, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Completion, Minn. Statutes 2019 171.07

Exemption for military personnel, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.015

Hunter education, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.015

Making or using firearms for civil disorder, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.669

Natural Resources Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 84.028, 97B.015

Pistols, permits to carry, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Volunteer instructors, background check requirements, Minn. Statutes 2019 84.027

Sales

Collector show sellers, Minn. Statutes 2019 329.099

Dealers, location, zoning ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.635

Forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5316

In other states, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.71

Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7133

Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

School districts, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.633

Scuba guns, gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Seizure

Emergencies and disasters, temporary seizure, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7192

Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.221, 97A.223, 97B.021, 609B.510

Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons

Carrying in public, persons under age 21, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7181

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Forfeitures, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Permits, see Background checks under this topic

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.711

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.11, 609B.342, 624.713

Transfers

Illegal transfers, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132, 624.7141

Ineligible persons, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7141

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132

Without background checks, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Serial numbers

Forfeited firearms, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

Removing or changing, fine, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.667

Set guns

Deer hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.321

Misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.661

Shooting, see Discharge under this topic

Shotguns, see SHOTGUNS

Silencers, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.421, 609.66

Spring guns, see SPRING GUNS

Stud guns, gun control, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.712

Suppressors, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.421, 609.66

Swivel guns

Deer hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.321

Gross misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.661

Theft of

Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.52

Return to owner, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.5315

RICO Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.902

Sentencing, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.52

Toys, see Replica firearms under this topic

Training, licensing requiring, armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2019 326.56

Transfers

Allowing ineligible persons to regain possession after transfer, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7144

Background checks, see same under this topic

Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132, 624.7141

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2019 13.87

Domestic abusers, orders to transfer, Minn. Statutes 2019 518B.01

Domestic child abusers, orders to transfer, Minn. Statutes 2019 260C.201

Illegal transfers, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132, 624.7141

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131, 624.7151

Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7133

Reports, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7131, 624.7132

Semiautomatic military style assault weapons, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66, 624.7141

Waiting period, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7132

Transportation

Aircraft, Minn. Statutes 2019 360.075

Crimes of violence, possession after, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.165, 609B.333

Delinquent children, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.245

Extended jurisdiction juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.245

Game refuges, carrying firearms in, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.091

In motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.045, 97B.055, 609.672

Trap tending, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.931

Unloaded firearms, defined, Minn. Statutes 2019 97A.015

Violations and penalties

Aiming or shooting at human beings, dangerous exhibitions, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.63

Aircraft, transportation or discharge, Minn. Statutes 2019 360.075

BB guns, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.713, 624.7181

Combustible wads, careless or negligent use around fire, Minn. Statutes 2019 88.195

Correctional facilities, introducing into, Minn. Statutes 2019 243.55, 641.165

Criminal violations, conviction, gambling licenses, mandatory disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2019 349.155

Disarming peace officer, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.504

Drive-by shootings, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Furnishing or allowing children under age 14 to handle, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Furnishing to children under age 18, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Gambling licenses, revocation, suspension, denial, or refusal to renew, Minn. Statutes 2019 349.155

Juveniles, use when committing felonies, adult certification, presumption, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.125

Mislabeling, civil penalty, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81

Negligent storage, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.666

Persons ineligible, purchases for, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.7133

Possession, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.165, 609.66, 624.714, 624.7144

Predatory offenders, Minn. Statutes 2019 624.714

Protection orders, violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 518B.01

Railroad trains, shooting at, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.85

Reckless discharge within a municipality, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66

Replica firearms,, Minn. Statutes 2019 325F.81, 609.713

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 4A.06

Semiautomatic military-style assault weapons, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.66, 624.7132, 624.7141, 624.7181

Serial numbers, tampering, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.667

Set guns, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.661

Swivel guns, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.661

Tracers, careless or negligent use around fire, Minn. Statutes 2019 88.195

Unauthorized discharge upon or over cemeteries or burial grounds, Minn. Statutes 2019 307.08

Wolf hunting, Minn. Statutes 2019 97B.031