Like most other states, Minnesota has laws in place to govern who is legally permitted to carry a firearm, specifically a pistol. These laws indicate when someone is allowed to possess a handgun and how that individual is permitted to carry the firearm. When someone...
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Buying, selling and transferring firearms in Minnesota
There are many gun enthusiasts in Minnesota; perhaps you’re one of them. Some people collect firearms from various historical eras and display them like artwork in their homes. Others purchase guns as weapons of self-defense. There are also many people who use...
Fargo man accused of firing gun into car
Some people in North Dakota may try to resolve a confrontation by using violence. Other times, people commit random acts of violence for no apparent reason other than to terrorize residents in their community. Although the report did not mention a possible reason for...
Police searching for Fargo man after bar shooting
Police in North Dakota are looking for the individual they believe is responsible for opening fire at a local bar and injuring three people. The person they are looking for is a Fargo man with a criminal history. While this is not his first criminal offense, it...
Woman facing weapons, drugs and other charges
A woman was recently arrested in Fargo for her alleged role in a domestic dispute. This event occurred Wed. Jan. 13, at a motel on the city’s south side. This individual is now facing weapons, drugs and other charges as a result. According to reports, police were...
Who cannot own a gun in Minnesota?
In a previous post, this column addressed North Dakota gun laws and who is prohibited from owning a gun in that state. This week, the same topic will be discussed concerning Minnesota. Who cannot own a gun in Minnesota, and what are the consequences if someone is...
Who cannot own a gun in North Dakota?
The U.S. Constitution grants people the right to keep and bear arms for their protection. However, the interpretation of the Second Amendment has changed since its inception, and various laws are now in place that may prevent a person from legally owning a gun. Who...
MPD officers apprehend carjacking suspect after brief struggle
A Minnesota man was taken into custody on a weapons charge after allegedly trying to draw a loaded gun on police officers who were moving in to apprehend him. Minneapolis Police Department officers were seeking the 27-year-old Winona resident in connection with an...
The legality of private gun sales
A person with guns to sell in Minnesota did not have many legal hurdles to jump until recently. This is because the sale of firearms in America was not heavily regulated for most of its history. But now, background checks and registration as a firearm dealer are...
Man facing criminal charges for shooting unoccupied vehicle
An incident at a party resulted in a man's arrest. Police in North Dakota arrested one of the men believed to have been involved in that incident, after which he allegedly discharged a weapon. Although it does not appear as if he is charged with any weapon offenses,...