Background Checks
Minn. Senate Passes Stripped-Down Gun Bill
The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases. The Senate approved the bill Wednesday on a 58-9 vote.
Scaled-Back Gun Bill Headed For Minn. Senate Vote
A significantly scaled back bill to revise Minnesota’s gun laws is headed for a vote in the state Senate, with the blessing of a vocal gun-rights group. The proposal was revised Tuesday to remove language that could be construed as expanded background checks or limitations on lawful gun transactions.
As Gun Measures Stall, Rural Dems Hold Key
Rural Democrats’ opposition to changing Minnesota’s gun laws casts doubt on what legislation, if any, will pass this year to tackle gun violence.
Background Check Bill Dead, But Gun Debate Continues
What happened in Boston this week has made many think twice about personal safety. And for some, it makes them think about guns. This week, the senate killed a bill that would mean people need to get background checks before buying firearms.
Talking Points: Expanding Background Checks For Gun Sales
The U.S. Senate will be taking up a gun control bill that calls for expanding background checks to online and gun show sales.
Esme’s Blog: A Sandy Hook Mother’s Plea
Today Francine Wheeler, who lost her 6-year-old Ben in the Sandy Hook massacre, gave the President’s Saturday radio address pleading for action on gun control measures.
Improving Gun Background Checks Would Cost $1.1M
Lawmakers’ plans to improve Minnesota’s background check system for gun sales would cost the state almost $1.1 million.
Minn. Shooting Victim: Expand Background Checks
The mayor of Minneapolis and a man injured in the September mass shooting in town are calling on Minnesota Rep. Erik Paulsen to help pass a bill requiring background checks on all gun sales.
Senate Panel OKs Gun Bill With Background Checks
A Senate panel has passed a bill that would impose background checks on all gun sales, but that measure has many obstacles to tackle before becoming law in Minnesota.
Top Minn. Dem Doubts Expanded Gun Checks Can Pass
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk says a proposal to require background checks on all firearm purchases probably lacks support to become Minnesota law.
Senate Chairman: Gun Focus On Background Checks
The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says his focus in gun control legislation will be on expanded background checks, not banning assault weapons.
Reality Check: Minnesota Firearm Background Checks
Like all 50 states, Minnesota gun dealers are required to do a background check on weapons purchases.
Esme’s Blog: Gun Sales Soar
As lawmakers in Washington discuss how to keep guns out of the hands of disturbed individuals, gun sales are setting records the New York Times reports.
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