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SF 3714

Ban possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill would criminalize possession of high-capacity ammunition magazines to limit mass shooting casualties, facing Second Amendment and enforcement debates.

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Bill Summary · SF 3714

Legislative bill overview

SF 3714 proposes to ban the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. The bill restricts what magazine sizes residents and organizations can legally own, with enforcement through criminal penalties. The legislation was introduced in February 2026 and is currently in the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.

Why is this important

Magazine capacity limits directly affect firearm functionality and are a contested approach to reducing harm from mass shooting incidents. The policy has significant implications for gun owners, law enforcement compliance costs, and manufacturers operating in or selling to Minnesota. This represents a core Second Amendment and public safety debate that generates substantial political engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: The bill's specific magazine capacity threshold (typically 10-15 rounds) and which firearm types/uses are exempted will determine practical impact and compliance burden
  • Constitutional challenges: Large-capacity magazine bans have faced legal challenges in multiple states based on Second Amendment grounds, with mixed outcomes in appellate courts
  • Enforcement and compliance: Determining how to enforce possession bans on estimated millions of existing magazines, and whether grandfather clauses apply to current owners, creates practical and fairness questions
  • Effectiveness debate: Evidence on whether magazine capacity limits reduce casualties in mass shooting scenarios remains contested among researchers and policymakers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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