MN Anti-gun Bill Committee Members

[BigJnMn]

House Public Safety Committee:
Representative Michael Paymar (DFL) – Chairman
651-296-4199
E-mail: rep.michael.paymar@house.mn

Representative Paul Rosenthal (DFL) – Vice Chairman
651-296-7803
E-mail: rep.paul.rosenthal@house.mn

Representative Tony Cornish (R) – Republican Lead
651-296-4240
E-mail: rep.tony.cornish@house.mn

Representative Debra Hilstrom (DFL)
651-296-3709
E-mail: rep.debra.hilstrom@house.mn

Representative Brian Johnson (R)
651-296-4346
E-mail: rep.brian.johnson@house.mn

Representative Tim Kelly (R)
651-296-8635
E-mail: rep.tim.kelly@house.mn

Representative Andrea Kieffer (R)
651-296-1147
E-mail: rep.andrea.kieffer@house.mn

Representative John Lesch (DFL)
651-296-4224
E-mail: rep.john.lesch@house.mn

Representative Kathy Lohmer (R)
651-296-4244
E-mail: rep.kathy.lohmer@house.mn

Representative Joe Mullery (DFL)
651-296-4262
E-mail: rep.joe.mullery@house.mn

Representative Jim Newberger (R)
651-296-2451
E-mail: rep.jim.newberger@house.mn

Representative Shannon Savick (DFL)
651-296-8216
E-mail: rep.shannon.savick@house.mn

Representative Dan Schoen (DFL)
651-296-4342
E-mail: rep.dan.schoen@house.mn

Representative Steve Simon (DFL)
651-296-9889
E-mail: rep.steve.simon@house.mn

Representative Erik Simonson (DFL)
651-296-4246
E-mail: rep.erik.simonson@house.mn

Representative Linda Slocum (DFL)
651-296-7158
E-mail: rep.linda.slocum@house.mn

Representative Mark Uglem (R)
651-296-5513
E-mail: rep.mark.uglem@house.mn

Representative John Ward (DFL)
651-296-4333
E-mail: rep.john.ward@house.mn

[photogpat]

It may not have been your point, but just a reminder that not everyone on that list is "anti-gun" -- Tony Cornish is a big supporter of the 2nd Amendment.

Nothing wrong with sending them an email to remind them of their obligations to the Constitution - but be polite about it, alot of these guys are on our side already.

[BigJnMn]

Thanks for pointing that out. It is important to understand that this is a committee of DFL and R and not everyone on the committee agrees with one another.

Here is a copy of the e-mail I sent all of them. The subject title was Gun Control:

Rep. xxx,

As a law abiding citizen with no felonies or history of mental illness, I urge you to consider looking into why we are not enforcing existing gun laws to their limit instead of passing additional restrictions that are proven to be ineffectual.

Thank you for you time and consideration,

[JustPlainT]

Each and every one of them got an email from me.

[2in2out]

Maybe it's not possible, but is there a way for us to know which ones we need to focus on? I hate to beat a dead horse with those committee members who are already on our side.

[BigJnMn]

No such thing as beating a dead horse with a politician. If they are pro 2A then these emails will only confirm they are on the right side.

[plblark]

http://www.gocra-mn.org/news/2012-candidate-grades/

[BigJnMn]

The first non - auto reply I have received:

Thanks for the email. I want you
to know that I support our 2nd Amendment
rights and will stand in defense of them.
I am also endorsed by the NRA and I
am also a firearms owner. I do not support
any further restrictions to firearms.
Supporters who are interested in attending the
hearings are meeting in Tues Feb 5th in room 400S of the
State Office Building from 8:30a to 9:30a.
The State Office building is located at 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd, St. Paul MN, 55155
They will then go to Room 10 for the hearing.
thanks again!
God's peace,
Jim


Jim Newberger

State Representative
District 15B
311 State Office Building
(651) 296-4272
rep.jim.newberger@house.mn

[JustPlainT]

Time to bombard the hell out of them.

HF0238
Felony to carry on school property:

Removed misdemeanor exemption for permit holders carrying on school property. (Also removes "a firearm carried in violation of this paragraph is not subject to forfeiture.")

HF0239
Adds a gross misdemeanor. for the first time, and a felony charge for the second time for carrying in an establishment that asks you to leave.

HF0240

Sheriff / Police can require you to get "signed off" state licensed primary care physician or state certified mental health professional before you get a permit.

HF0241

Defines "Assault Weapon" as ANY:

Semi-automatic that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:
a rifle or shotgun with a pistol grip or thumbhole stock,
any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand,
a folding or telescoping stock,
or a shroud attached to the barrel or that partially or completely encircles the barre.
That has the capacity to accept more than SEVEN rounds of ammunition.

Prohibits the ebove mentioned "Assault Weapons"
No grandfathering...

Any person who, on February 1, 2013, legally owns or is in possession of an assault weapon has until September 1, 2013, to do any of the following without being subject to prosecution under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133:
(1) remove the weapon from the state;
(2) surrender the weapon to a law enforcement agency for destruction;
(3) render the weapon permanently inoperable; or
(4) if eligible, register the weapon as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133, subdivision 5.

HF0242

Large-capacity magazine crime:

"Large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds.

It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, import, transfer, or possess a large-capacity magazine.

Police / Gov't are exempt.

No grandfathering:

(1) permanently alter the magazine so it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds;
2.33(2) remove the large-capacity magazine from the state; or
2.34(3) surrender the large-capacity magazine to a law enforcement agency for destruction.

[plblark]

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=237
Short Description: Pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon transfer and firearm possession eligibility provisions modified, and criminal penalties provided.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=238
Short Description: Offenders who unlawfully possess firearms on school properties equal penalties established.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=239
Short Description: Persons who possess guns on private property after being ordered to leave the premises equal penalties established.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=240
Short Description: Mental health screening improved for persons applying for firearm permits.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=241
Short Description: Assault weapons; crime established for manufacturing, transferring, or possessing assault weapons; existing assault weapon disposal or registration provided for; terms defined; data classified; language clarified; and penalties provided.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=242
Short Description: Large-capacity magazine crime established for their manufacture, transfer, or possession; terms defined; and criminal penalties provided.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=243
Short Description: Large-capacity magazine crime established for their manufacture, transfer, or possession; terms defined; and criminal penalties provided.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?billnumber=244
Short Description: Firearm loss or theft false report crime established, crime of transferring firearms to an ineligible person expanded, and a person convicted of these crimes made ineligible to possess a firearm.

[ex-LT]

HF0241

Defines "Assault Weapon" as ANY:

Semi-automatic that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following:
a rifle or shotgun with a pistol grip or thumbhole stock,
any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand,
a folding or telescoping stock,
or a shroud attached to the barrel or that partially or completely encircles the barre.
That has the capacity to accept more than SEVEN rounds of ammunition.

Prohibits the ebove mentioned "Assault Weapons"
No grandfathering...

Any person who, on February 1, 2013, legally owns or is in possession of an assault weapon has until September 1, 2013, to do any of the following without being subject to prosecution under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133:
(1) remove the weapon from the state;
(2) surrender the weapon to a law enforcement agency for destruction;
(3) render the weapon permanently inoperable; or
(4) if eligible, register the weapon as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133, subdivision 5.

Remington 740/742/4/7400/750 10-round magazine - available through Brownell's

If I'm interpreting the above correctly, that could potentially make every Remington 740/742/4/7400/750 made illegal in Minnesota. Deer hunters are going to LOVE this one.

[Dan88Iroc]

I emailed every one of them on the committee plus my rep. So far, four of them have responded: McDonald (my rep), Lohmer, Newberger, and Cornish - they are all on our side.

[LePetomane]

Andrea Kieffer is on our side.

[bigbad401]

I am new here but a lurker for a while now. I gave out info of another site, AR15.com, for people to look at. It is all the same info as here but it gets another group of people to look at it. I would do the same to any other gun site that you guys are involved with. Thanks and keep up the fight.

[TTS]

I hit them all. Keep the pressure up!