Veteran discharge papers legal equivalent of a permit to carry a firearm establishment
This bill (SF 169) would make a veteran's official discharge papers (DD214) legally equivalent to a permit to carry a pistol in Minnesota. It directly affects veterans who possess their original or certified DD214, allowing them to carry pistols without needing a separate permit, paying fees, or proving firearm training. The key provision requires veterans to carry their DD214 while carrying a pistol in locations where a permit would otherwise be required, but other permit-related laws still apply. This change specifically covers pistol carrying under Minnesota's permit-to-carry statutes, not broader firearm regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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