Establishes safe storage standards for firearms in Minnesota and sets criminal penalties for non-compliance.

Minnesota HF4539 amends state law to establish safe storage standards for firearms, requiring that firearms be either unloaded with a locking device or stored in a locked container or gun room when not in use. The bill also sets criminal penalties for failing to meet these standards, with penalties escalating based on the circumstances of the violation. The bill appropriates $10,000 for fiscal year 2027 to cover costs related to enforcing these standards. The provisions take effect August 1, 2026.

Establishes safe storage standards for firearms in Minnesota and sets criminal penalties for non-compliance.

Minnesota HF4539 amends state law to establish safe storage standards for firearms, requiring that firearms be either unloaded with a locking device or stored in a locked container or gun room when not in use. The bill also sets criminal penalties for failing to meet these standards, with penalties escalating based on the circumstances of the violation. The bill appropriates $10,000 for fiscal year 2027 to cover costs related to enforcing these standards. The provisions take effect August 1, 2026.