Closure of shooting ranges during a state of emergency prohibited.

HF 1421 prohibits state or local governments from closing or restricting operating hours of gun ranges during a declared state of emergency, unless the same closure applies equally to all businesses. This bill directly affects gun range businesses and their operators by preventing emergency-related shutdowns that would not apply to other commercial establishments. The key provision (amending Minnesota Statutes § 624.7192, subd. (c)(4)) explicitly states that no governmental entity may close ranges "unless such closing or limitation of hours applies equally to all forms of commerce." The law applies only during emergencies proclaimed by the governor related to public disorder or disaster, ensuring gun ranges maintain operational continuity under emergency conditions.