Possession of dangerous weapons in the Capitol complex

SF 264 prohibits possessing dangerous weapons, including rifles and shotguns, within Minnesota's Capitol complex (excluding the National Guard Armory) starting August 1, 2025. It directly affects individuals with concealed carry permits who previously had an exception allowing them to carry rifles/shotguns in public places, by eliminating that exception specifically in the Capitol area. The bill amends existing law to clarify that permit holders may no longer carry these weapons in the Capitol complex without violating felony possession rules, though exceptions remain for law enforcement on duty and for evidence display with permission. This creates a uniform ban on rifles and shotguns in the Capitol complex, aligning it with existing restrictions for other dangerous weapons.