Proposed Ban on AR-15s Fails in Minnesota House Committee
A proposed legislation aiming to ban AR-15s along with various other semi-automatic firearms and pistols did not succeed in a Minnesota House committee on Tuesday. The vote ended in a deadlock, 10-10.
Reports indicated that this ban would have prohibited the ownership and transfer of both AR-15s and other specified semi-automatic weapons. It included a stipulation against even possessing certain listed firearms like the Colt AR-15.
Interestingly, the ban featured a grandfather clause, permitting existing owners of the affected firearms to retain their weapons if they obtained a “certificate of ownership.” However, this came with conditions, including agreeing to store the firearms indoors following specific guidelines. Additionally, those possessing decommissioned semi-automatic firearms would have to allow law enforcement access to their homes to ensure compliance with the storage rules.
The Minnesota Gun Owners Association raised concerns regarding the compliance checks associated with firearm storage. They pointed out that the requirement to submit to warrantless searches for verification effectively contradicts the principles of public safety, likening it to an armed raid.
The National Gun Rights Association celebrated the defeat of the ban in committee. They expressed determination to combat any efforts to introduce gun control measures, emphasizing their commitment to defending the Second Amendment against what they termed unconstitutional attacks.
