Gun violence is a persistent public health crisis in Minnesota, taking hundreds of lives each year and leaving lasting impacts on families and communities. This report, produced by Protect Minnesota and the Violence Policy Center, presents the most comprehensive data available on firearm deaths in the state. It examines trends by geography, age, sex, race, and ethnicity, and compares Minnesota’s rates to national and regional patterns. Alongside the data, the report shares survivor stories that underscore the human cost of gun violence and the urgent need for evidence-based solutions.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Learn how Minnesota’s Extreme Risk Protection Orders work, who can file a petition, and how ERPOs can help prevent gun violence.
