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SF3714 • 2026
Ban possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines
Ban possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-25
House
Author added Hemmingsen-Jaeger
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2026-02-23
House
Author added Boldon
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2026-02-19
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Ban possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to public safety; banning possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin Subd. 22. new text end new text begin Large-capacity magazine. new text end new text begin "Large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts from which this type of device can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. Large-capacity magazine does not mean any of the following: new text end new text begin (1) a feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds; new text end new text begin (2) a .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device; or new text end new text begin (3) a tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026. new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [624.7145] LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES; PROHIBITION. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given: new text end new text begin (1) "appropriate law enforcement agency" means the organized full-time police department of the municipality where the person resides or the county sheriff if there is no municipal police department where the person resides; and new text end new text begin (2) "transfer" means a sale, gift, loan, assignment, or other delivery to another person, whether or not for consideration. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Prohibition. new text end new text begin It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, import, transfer, own, or possess large-capacity magazines. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Exceptions. new text end new text begin Subdivision 2 does not apply to: new text end new text begin (1) any government officer, agent, or employee; member of the armed forces of the United States; or peace officer, to the extent that the person is otherwise authorized to acquire or possess a large-capacity magazine and does so while acting within the scope of the person's duties; new text end new text begin (2) the manufacture of a large-capacity magazine for the purpose of sale to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or to a law enforcement agency within Minnesota for use by that agency or the agency's employees, provided the manufacturer is properly licensed under applicable laws; or new text end new text begin (3) the transfer of a large-capacity magazine by a dealer that is properly licensed under applicable laws to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or to a law enforcement agency within Minnesota for use by that agency or the agency's employees for law enforcement, provided that the dealer does not have the large-capacity magazine in possession for more than 120 days from the date of acquisition to the date of delivery to the armed forces or law enforcement purchaser. new text end new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Penalty. new text end new text begin A person who violates subdivision 2 is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $25,000, or both. new text end new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Current owners of large-capacity magazines. new text end new text begin (a) A person who owned or possessed a large-capacity magazine before July 1, 2026, must do one of the following before July 1, 2027: new text end new text begin (1) surrender the device to the appropriate law enforcement agency for destruction; new text end new text begin (2) modify the device to render it permanently inoperable; new text end new text begin (3) permanently alter the device so it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds; or new text end new text begin (4) remove the device from the state. new text end new text begin (b) A person acquiring a large-capacity magazine by inheritance, bequest, or succession must, within 120 days of acquiring title, do one of the following: new text end new text begin (1) surrender the device to the appropriate law enforcement agency for destruction; new text end new text begin (2) modify the device to render it permanently inoperable; new text end new text begin (3) permanently alter the device so it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds; or new text end new text begin (4) remove the device from the state. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date. new text end