New bill introduced in MN to limit mag capacity to 10

ff1911 · February 1, 2013, 08:46 PM

Just got word of this today, thought I would share. Basically introducing a 10 round limit for detachable mags. Possession unlawful (i.e. NO Grandfather'd mags) and would result in a felony charge if not turned in by the said deadline.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88

Magnum Mike · February 1, 2013, 09:58 PM

here is some more!
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88

amathis · February 1, 2013, 10:06 PM

My advice, and that includes me who lives in a state where this crap is being considered, is if it passes, is to strongly consider moving.

2ndsojourn · February 1, 2013, 11:21 PM

It's stupifying how these 'high capacity' magazines are so terrible, yet one of the recommendations by legislatures is dump them in other states.

sholling · February 2, 2013, 01:31 AM

HF243 goes even further and defines an illegal high capacity magazine as anything over 7 rounds and does not allow any grandfathering of existing magazines.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88

Subd. 12. Large-capacity magazine. "Large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than seven rounds, or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which this type of device can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

It further states:

Sec. 3. PERSONS POSSESSING LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES ON EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT; REQUIRED ACTIONS.
Any person who, on August 1, 2013, is in possession of a large-capacity magazine has 120 days to do either of the following without being subject to prosecution under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133: (1) remove the large-capacity magazine from the state; or (2) surrender the large-capacity magazine to a law enforcement agency for destruction.

sigmund · February 2, 2013, 02:34 PM

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surrender the large-capacity magazine to a law enforcement agency for destruction

I am not an attorney, but I would suggest that this would constitute an "illegal taking" of legally obtained property, and would violate the US Constitution.

sholling · February 2, 2013, 07:16 PM

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I am not an attorney, but I would suggest that this would constitute an "illegal taking" of legally obtained property, and would violate the US Constitution.

I agree with you but the government will claim that they gave you 120 days to sell your property out of state and recoup your property value.

MLeake · February 2, 2013, 07:48 PM

Rather than considering moving, why not focus on preventing passage in the first place?

NRA-ILA has a tab for contacting your reps. Enter your ZIP code, and it will provide links to your Senators, Congressman, Governor, and state legislators. Use it. Repeat as necessary.

jason_iowa · February 2, 2013, 08:09 PM

You can store them at my house in norther Iowa and come visit them whenever you like.

KBP · February 5, 2013, 06:11 PM

Correct me if I am wrong. The shooter in Conn. had four handguns. If the new law limiting mags to 7 rounds only were to pass, someone with four handguns of 7 rounds each would still be able to shoot 26 people with 2 extra rounds left! How is this law going to prevent the EXACT SAME THING FROM HAPPENING? The answer, it won't! This law is just punishment for law abiding citizens!

UtahHunting · February 5, 2013, 06:26 PM

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Correct me if I am wrong. The shooter in Conn. had four handguns. If the new law limiting mags to 7 rounds only were to pass, someone with four handguns of 7 rounds each would still be able to shoot 26 people with 2 extra rounds left! How is this law going to prevent the EXACT SAME THING FROM HAPPENING? The answer, it won't! This law is just punishment for law abiding citizens!

You are correct, it won't prevent anything and the progressives know that full and well. What it is.....is a start. Once we are limited to 7 rounds or 10 and another massacre occurs, they will go after all semi-autos including handguns. Then we will be limited to levers, bolts, and revolvers. Then they will work on taking those away. One thing the progressives have is patience. They will chip away at it a little at a time until the 2nd amendment is a thing of the past.

alex0535 · February 5, 2013, 06:56 PM

Ridiculous, it would make my Henry .22 illegal in your state.

Magnum Mike · February 5, 2013, 07:21 PM

Another thing I saw was, If your gun was lost or stolen you lose your 2nd amendment rights for life!
Guess that will keep guns off the street! Dont report your gun stolen even if you know who did it!
I saw this somewhere but NOW I CANT FIND IT!

HarrySchell · February 5, 2013, 07:28 PM

Mr. Biden has already admitted publicly that his recommendations will have little impact if any on mass shootings.

Note also the murderer in CT was reported early on to have 4 handguns, and the story "evolved" into him using an EBR.

I have yet to find any explanation as to why the first guys into the building had radio traffic about handguns when "a (.223) was used".

There had to be brass all over the floor. .223 brass looks nothing at all like any normal handgun brass. The guys coming in had to see it, know the difference.

Why did the talk about pistols, then...and change to an EBR?

February 1, 2013, 08:46 PM	#1
ff1911 Junior Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Posts: 7	New bill introduced in MN to limit mag capacity to 10 Just got word of this today, thought I would share. Basically introducing a 10 round limit for detachable mags. Possession unlawful (i.e. NO Grandfather'd mags) and would result in a felony charge if not turned in by the said deadline. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88

February 2, 2013, 01:31 AM	#5
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	HF243 goes even further and defines an illegal high capacity magazine as anything over 7 rounds and does not allow any grandfathering of existing magazines. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88 Subd. 12. Large-capacity magazine. "Large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than seven rounds, or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts, from which this type of device can be assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. It further states: Sec. 3. PERSONS POSSESSING LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES ON EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT; REQUIRED ACTIONS. Any person who, on August 1, 2013, is in possession of a large-capacity magazine has 120 days to do either of the following without being subject to prosecution under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133: (1) remove the large-capacity magazine from the state; or (2) surrender the large-capacity magazine to a law enforcement agency for destruction. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society. Last edited by sholling; February 2, 2013 at 01:37 AM.

February 5, 2013, 06:11 PM	#10
KBP Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Luthersburg, PA Posts: 311	New bill introduced in MN to limit mag capacity to 10 Correct me if I am wrong. The shooter in Conn. had four handguns. If the new law limiting mags to 7 rounds only were to pass, someone with four handguns of 7 rounds each would still be able to shoot 26 people with 2 extra rounds left! How is this law going to prevent the EXACT SAME THING FROM HAPPENING? The answer, it won't! This law is just punishment for law abiding citizens!

February 5, 2013, 07:21 PM	#13
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 347	Another thing I saw was, If your gun was lost or stolen you lose your 2nd amendment rights for life! Guess that will keep guns off the street! Dont report your gun stolen even if you know who did it! I saw this somewhere but NOW I CANT FIND IT! Last edited by Magnum Mike; February 5, 2013 at 07:36 PM.

February 5, 2013, 07:28 PM	#14
HarrySchell Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2007 Location: South CA Posts: 566	Mr. Biden has already admitted publicly that his recommendations will have little impact if any on mass shootings. Note also the murderer in CT was reported early on to have 4 handguns, and the story "evolved" into him using an EBR. I have yet to find any explanation as to why the first guys into the building had radio traffic about handguns when "a (.223) was used". There had to be brass all over the floor. .223 brass looks nothing at all like any normal handgun brass. The guys coming in had to see it, know the difference. Why did the talk about pistols, then...and change to an EBR? __________________ Loyalty to petrified opinions never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul in this world — and never will. — Mark Twain

February 1, 2013, 09:58 PM	#2
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 347	here is some more! https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bin/bldbi...l&session=ls88

February 1, 2013, 10:06 PM	#3
amathis Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Champlain Valley, Vermont Posts: 161	My advice, and that includes me who lives in a state where this crap is being considered, is if it passes, is to strongly consider moving.

February 1, 2013, 11:21 PM	#4
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	It's stupifying how these 'high capacity' magazines are so terrible, yet one of the recommendations by legislatures is dump them in other states.

February 2, 2013, 07:48 PM	#8
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Rather than considering moving, why not focus on preventing passage in the first place? NRA-ILA has a tab for contacting your reps. Enter your ZIP code, and it will provide links to your Senators, Congressman, Governor, and state legislators. Use it. Repeat as necessary.

February 2, 2013, 08:09 PM	#9
jason_iowa Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 686	You can store them at my house in norther Iowa and come visit them whenever you like.

February 5, 2013, 06:56 PM	#12
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	Ridiculous, it would make my Henry .22 illegal in your state.

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