Cities object to state preemption of firearms ordinances.

[farmerj]

I see it a bit differently...

They are a public building vs a private property.

[Randygmn]

She's a liar. On the one hand she says she wasn't fearful. On the other hand, she says she doesn't want to die for the work she does.

[LarryP]

I'll bet the anti's are pushing for this. If they can't ban some guns etc, it's a way to take away rights using a different approach.

[642rUS]

Government is different in two ways. First, that they can require me to enter the business, and second that their using my tax money to pay for it.

This is exactly why the MCPPA expressly prohibits political subdivisions from "limit[ing] the exercise of a permit to carry."

471.633 removes any POWER from the city and makes any ordinance "void" while 624.714 re-emphisizes that a city has NO AUTHORITY to "limit" the scope of a carry permit.

[farmerj]

Government is different in two ways. First, that they can require me to enter the business, and second that their using my tax money to pay for it.

This is exactly why the MCPPA expressly prohibits political subdivisions from "limit[ing] the exercise of a permit to carry."

471.633 removes any POWER from the city and makes any ordinance "void" while 624.714 re-emphisizes that a city has NO AUTHORITY to "limit" the scope of a carry permit.

Sure seem to be enough of them around that could care less about the laws as it is.

Glencoe and Meeker county just being two that I am aware of personally.

[JJ]

Actually got a follow up from my state senator:

Good afternoon Mr. JJ,

Senator Brown looked into the issue brought up in your email and article. Non-partisan Senate Counsel sent him information that he wanted passed on to you.

According to Senate Counsel, state law already preempts local units of government on this issue, so they are acting out of line with the statutes. In their opinion, passing another law would probably not be effective since these cities are already flouting the law. It would take an enforcement action (like a lawsuit) to bring them back into compliance.

I hope this information is helpful, but if you need anything else, please let me know and the senator or I will be happy to get back to you.

Have a good evening,

Kacie


Kacie Petersen
Legislative Assistant to Senator Benson