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Man charged for open carrying has lawsuit against city dismissed
by Chris EgerA federal judge threw out the case holding that Minnesota law does not allow a person to "publicly carry an AK-47 while in possession of a valid permit to carry a weapon."
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Bill floated to donate $200K per year to gun control groups
by Chris EgerDemocrats in the Minnesota Senate have introduced a measure that would grant public funds to organizations recognized for their work on gun control efforts.
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Minnesota: National gun control groups investing heavily in local races
by Chris EgerBesides dropping cash in federal elections, gun control advocates are funding campaigns against incumbent Republicans in the Minnesota state legislature.
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Man charged while open carrying files federal lawsuit
by Chris EgerA Minnesota gun owner is suing the city of St. Cloud as well as three police officials after he was arrested while walking in public with his rifle.
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Minnesota lawmakers, advocates rally over lifeless gun control bills
by Chris EgerSome 300 gun control advocates swamped the Minnesota State Capitol this week over a pair of proposals whose sponsor admitted were dead on arrival.
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Minnesota Democrats debut universal background check push
by Chris EgerAt a press conference with gun control advocates in tow, Minnesota Dems on Thursday introduced a proposal to mandate background checks on most gun transfers.
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Lawmaker seeks training requirement, increased controls for gun owners
by Chris EgerThe sweeping proposed changes include a nearly one month potential waiting period, universal background checks on transfers, proof of training and mandatory gun lock use.
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New Minn. law limits how bounty hunters dress, use badges
by Chris EgerAs part of an omnibus law signed by Gov. Dayton last week, bondsmen and bail enforcement agents in the state can no longer dress like cops or have badges on their vehicles.
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Despite veto threat, Minn. governor signs bill to legalize suppressors
by Chris EgerMinnesota became the 40th state to allow civilian ownership of National Firearms Act compliant firearms suppressors with Gov. Dayton's signature last week.
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Suppressor showdown underway in Minnesota
by Chris EgerIn response to the promise of a veto from Gov. Mark Dayton, the majority Democrat Minnesota Senate passed a measure to repeal the ban on otherwise legal suppressors in the state by a 40-23 vote Thursday.
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Suppressors could soon be legal in Minnesota in face of opposition
by Chris EgerAfter a bill passed through the Minnesota House on a bipartisan 89-40 vote this week with much debate, the number of states that allow civilian ownership of suppressors could soon jump to 40.
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Minnesota lawmakers advance suppressor measure despite gun control outcry
by Chris EgerDisregarding claims that suppressors are "designed to let people commit murder and get away with it," a Minnesota House committee Thursday passed a measure to become the 40th state to allow them.
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