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Headline: Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Opposes Proposed Firearm Storage Legislation

In a recent editorial by the Star Tribune, the proposed legislation to strengthen firearm storage laws in Minnesota was discussed. The Editorial Board quoted Sen. Warren Limmer’s commentary about cows from a recent Senate hearing, but failed to include the views of the informed opposition at the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus opposes this legislation, citing concerns that it significantly limits the ability of peaceable Minnesotans to use firearms for self-defense in their homes. They argue that the proposed bill burdens law-abiding citizens and threatens them with arrest, even if they do not have children in their homes. Additionally, the bill lacks funding or educational components to ensure that Minnesota’s 2.5 million gun owners are educated on the new requirements.

The organization points out that current Minnesota law already addresses the examples cited by the Editorial Board, and changing the law to make it more difficult for Minnesotans to use firearms for self-defense would not have prevented tragic incidents. They urge the Star Tribune to include diverse viewpoints in their coverage and reach out to all sides of an issue.

Chairman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, Bryan Strawser, from Roseville, reiterated the organization’s opposition to the legislation. The group believes that the proposed bill infringes on the rights of gun owners and fails to address the root causes of gun violence.

As the debate over firearm storage laws continues in Minnesota, it is clear that the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus will continue to advocate for the rights of gun owners and oppose any legislation that they believe restricts those rights.