Minnesota HF2245 eliminates the shotgun zone for deer hunting and allows counties to regulate firearms and ammunition.

Minnesota HF2245 removes the designated shotgun zone for deer hunting and allows county boards to regulate the type of firearms and ammunition used for deer hunting. The bill repeals the shotgun use area, allowing all legal firearms to be used for deer hunting. County boards can adopt ordinances to limit firearms after public hearings, with initial ordinances effective for up to one year and subsequent ones requiring additional hearings.

Minnesota HF2245 eliminates the shotgun zone for deer hunting and allows counties to regulate firearms and ammunition.

Minnesota HF2245 removes the designated shotgun zone for deer hunting and allows county boards to regulate the type of firearms and ammunition used for deer hunting. The bill repeals the shotgun use area, allowing all legal firearms to be used for deer hunting. County boards can adopt ordinances to limit firearms after public hearings, with initial ordinances effective for up to one year and subsequent ones requiring additional hearings.