Minnesota HF3498 increases penalties for transferring firearms to ineligible persons and removes an affirmative defense.

Minnesota HF3498 amends state law to increase the penalty for transferring a firearm to an unauthorized person. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence for certain transfers to ineligible individuals and removes the affirmative defense for such transfers. The penalty for transferring a firearm to an ineligible person is increased to up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The bill also removes the affirmative defense that allowed a family or household member to claim they transferred the firearm under compulsion.

Minnesota HF3498 increases penalties for transferring firearms to ineligible persons and removes an affirmative defense.

Minnesota HF3498 amends state law to increase the penalty for transferring a firearm to an unauthorized person. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence for certain transfers to ineligible individuals and removes the affirmative defense for such transfers. The penalty for transferring a firearm to an ineligible person is increased to up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The bill also removes the affirmative defense that allowed a family or household member to claim they transferred the firearm under compulsion.