Resources
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Gun owners and non-gun owners alike can find here resources for understanding the firearm violence epidemic in Minnesota, policies and actions we can take to end it, and how to mitigate the root causes of gun violence in their communities.
Permitless Carry Bill
This dangerous bill will repeal Minnesota state statutes mandating background checks, gun safety training, and other permit requirements to carry loaded firearms of any sort in public places. A permit will be “optional.”
Permit to Carry Denials and Comparative Gun Death Rates Report
Protect Minnesota analyzed Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reports on permit to carry applications submitted by the Sheriff’s department in each Minnesota county for the years 2006-2016. Here are our findings.
Minnesotans and Background Checks
Minnesotans want background checks on all gun sales. During a recent poll of Minnesota State Fair attendees, 86.2% said criminal background checks should be required on all gun sales, including private transactions and at gun
Terror Again in America
Protect Minnesota stands with and supports its’ LGBTQ friends after the senseless act of terror at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We are united with people of all races, genders, sexual preference, religious persuasion,
Wear Orange
In June, people all over the country will participate in Wear Orange Day, a national day of awareness for gun violence prevention.
MN Law Enforcement Support for Broader Background Checks on Firearm Purchases
This article describes how many police and law enforcement leaders are using influence at the Minnesota legislature to work towards reducing gun violence.
