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Gun Laws

News about gun control laws, such as background checks and assault weapons bans, as states try to balance Second Amendment rights amid mass shootings and gun violence in the U.S.

Walz will take 'incredibly aggressive executive actions' on gun control

Walz will take 'incredibly aggressive executive actions' on gun control

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will take "incredibly aggressive executive actions" on gun control legislation in response to the "stonewalling" on the issue.

December 12, 2025 2:14pm CST
Annunciation shooting: Parents, community demand change amid healing

Annunciation shooting: Parents, community demand change amid healing

A town hall meeting in Mounds View brought together parents and community members seeking change after a violent summer marked by a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and an attack on Minnesota lawmakers.

December 6, 2025 7:50pm CST
St. Paul assault weapons ban passes, but is unenforceable for now

St. Paul assault weapons ban passes, but is unenforceable for now

Despite its passage by the city council on Wednesday, the bans are unenforceable currently under state law.

November 13, 2025 10:39am CST
Minnesota Senator weighs in on gun control next legislative session

Minnesota Senator weighs in on gun control next legislative session

Gun control is top of mind for many Minnesotans, after Gov Tim Walz held a town hall on the issue in Stillwater.

November 10, 2025 9:51pm CST
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords pushes for action on gun laws in Minnesota

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords pushes for action on gun laws in Minnesota

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, was part of a panel in Waconia, featuring Gov. Tim Walz, discussing ways to tackle gun violence.

October 25, 2025 9:26pm CDT
Gabby Giffords pushes for action on gun laws in MN
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Gabby Giffords pushes for action on gun laws in MN

October 25, 2025 9:15pm CDT
St. Paul leaders set to propose gun law they can't enforce

St. Paul leaders set to propose gun law they can't enforce

The City of St. Paul is planning to introduce a gun violence prevention ordinance next week, one that state law prevents them from enforcing.

October 16, 2025 5:46pm CDT
MN mayors challenge state lawmakers on gun laws
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MN mayors challenge state lawmakers on gun laws

October 14, 2025 11:54am CDT
A prayer for assault weapons ban: Hundreds of clergy coming to capitol

A prayer for assault weapons ban: Hundreds of clergy coming to capitol

Minnesota clergy members by the hundreds are broadcasting a message to lawmakers, demanding a special session and an answer to gun restrictions.

October 8, 2025 5:29pm CDT
Stillwater residents call for action on gun violence
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Stillwater residents call for action on gun violence

October 6, 2025 4:26pm CDT
GOP wants no ‘political posturing’ gun restrictions during special session

GOP wants no ‘political posturing’ gun restrictions during special session

Minnesota lawmakers have begun negotiating over what they would consider priorities should they convene for a special session on gun violence in the weeks ahead.

September 30, 2025 3:56pm CDT
Gov. Walz suggests constitutional amendment to address gun violence

Gov. Walz suggests constitutional amendment to address gun violence

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has reportedly floated a constitutional amendment to address gun violence in the state.

September 29, 2025 10:06pm CDT
Annunciation shooting: Rally calls for assault weapon ban 1 month after tragedy

Annunciation shooting: Rally calls for assault weapon ban 1 month after tragedy

Exactly one month after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting in Minneapolis, a rally was held at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for a special legislative session to hold a vote on an assault weapons ban.

September 27, 2025 5:18pm CDT
Gov. Walz says GOP won't consider gun bans
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Gov. Walz says GOP won't consider gun bans

September 23, 2025 12:32pm CDT
Partisan fighting stymies Minnesota Senate's meeting on gun violence

Partisan fighting stymies Minnesota Senate's meeting on gun violence

A second meeting of Minnesota lawmakers to consider proposals on dealing with gun violence in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting made little progress as members failed to bridge the partisan divide.

September 17, 2025 1:58pm CDT
Organizations urge MN leaders to work together to protect children against gun violence

Organizations urge MN leaders to work together to protect children against gun violence

A group made up of more than 60 organizations sent a letter to Minnesota lawmakers, urging them to work together in a special session on increased gun control.

September 15, 2025 9:25pm CDT
Minnesota lawmakers discuss gun law changes
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Minnesota lawmakers discuss gun law changes

September 15, 2025 1:28pm CDT
DFL lawmakers propose assault weapons, high-capacity magazines bans

DFL lawmakers propose assault weapons, high-capacity magazines bans

Minnesota lawmakers met on Monday to discuss efforts to combat gun violence in the wake of recent gun violence, including the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School last month.

September 15, 2025 12:29pm CDT
Bipartisan Minnesota Senate working group to discuss addressing gun violence

Bipartisan Minnesota Senate working group to discuss addressing gun violence

Minnesota leaders said there is an urgent need to address gun safety in the wake of the Annunciation tragedy and state lawmaker shootings. Gun violence prevention will be on the agenda this week for state Senators who formed a bipartisan working group.

September 14, 2025 10:26pm CDT
Gov. Walz meets with state leaders to talk special session on gun reform

Gov. Walz meets with state leaders to talk special session on gun reform

The Minneapolis City Council will petition Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday afternoon to pursue new gun control reform in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.

September 9, 2025 6:24pm CDT
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