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SF 3825

Requirement that loaded firearms be stored in locations where persons prohibited from possessing firearms cannot access the firearms

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Abeler and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill requiring gun owners to store loaded firearms in secure locations inaccessible to legally prohibited individuals to prevent unauthorized access and deaths.

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Bill Summary · SF 3825

Legislative bill overview

SF 3825 requires that loaded firearms be stored in secure locations inaccessible to individuals legally prohibited from possessing firearms (such as convicted felons, individuals under restraining orders, or those with certain mental health adjudications). The bill establishes a storage standard for firearm owners rather than mandating specific storage devices or mechanisms.

Why is this important

Unsafe firearm storage contributes to preventable deaths, injuries, and unauthorized access incidents involving prohibited individuals. This bill attempts to balance Second Amendment rights with public safety by imposing a duty on gun owners to prevent restricted individuals from accessing their weapons, which could reduce accidental deaths, suicides, and crimes involving stolen or accessible firearms.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional concerns: Critics may argue the bill creates enforcement challenges and could face Second Amendment challenges regarding reasonable storage requirements versus the right to keep firearms readily accessible for self-defense
  • Implementation and enforcement: Questions remain about how authorities would monitor compliance, investigate violations, and whether violations would be discovered only after an incident occurs
  • Definition clarity: The bill's language regarding what constitutes "locations where persons prohibited...cannot access" may be ambiguous—what storage methods satisfy this standard and who determines adequacy

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

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