Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) "Firearms dealer" means a dealer federally licensed to sell pistols who operates a retail business in which pistols are sold from a permanent business location other than the dealer's home.
(c) "Small firearms dealer" means a firearms dealer who operates a retail business at which no more than 50 pistols are displayed for sale at any time.
(d) "Large firearms dealer" means a firearms dealer who operates a retail business at which more than 50 pistols are displayed for sale at any time.
Subd. 2. Security measures required. After business hours when the dealer's place of business is unattended, a small firearms dealer shall place all pistols that are located in the dealer's place of business in a locked safe or locked steel gun cabinet, or on a locked, hardened steel rod or cable that runs through the pistol's trigger guards. The safe, gun cabinet, rod, or cable must be anchored to prevent its removal from the premises.
Subd. 3. Security standards. The commissioner shall adopt standards specifying minimum security requirements for small and large firearms dealers. By January 1, 1993, all firearms dealers shall comply with the standards. The standards may provide for:
(1) alarm systems for small and large firearms dealers;
(2) site hardening and other necessary and effective security measures required for large firearms dealers;
(3) a system of inspections, during normal business hours, by local law enforcement officials for compliance with the standards; and
(4) other reasonable requirements necessary and effective to reduce the risk of burglaries at firearms dealers' business establishments.
1992 c 571 art 15 s 11; 2003 c 28 art 2 s 34
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 609 - 624 — Crimes; Expungement; Victims
Chapter 624 — Crimes; Fireworks; Firearms
Section 624.21 — Sale, Possession, And Use Of Fireworks Prohibited.
Section 624.22 — Fireworks Displays; Permit; Operator Certification.
Section 624.221 — Exemptions For License Or Permit Holder.
Section 624.23 — Construction Of Sections 624.20 To 624.25.
Section 624.24 — Officers May Seize Illegal Fireworks.
Section 624.30 — Manufacture And Distribution Of Tokens, When Prohibited.
Section 624.31 — Restrictions As To Size Of Tokens.
Section 624.32 — Knowledge Of Illegal Use Presumed.
Section 624.33 — Violation A Misdemeanor.
Section 624.61 — Armed Association.
Section 624.62 — Boarding Moving Engines Or Cars.
Section 624.63 — Dangerous Exhibitions.
Section 624.64 — Acrobatic Exhibitions.
Section 624.67 — False Certificate Of Registration Of Animals; False Representation As To Breed.
Section 624.68 — Receiving Deposit In Insolvent Banks Or Financial Organizations.
Section 624.69 — Obstructing Public Levees.
Section 624.70 — Duty Of Commission Merchants And Brokers.
Section 624.701 — Alcohol In Certain Buildings Or Grounds.
Section 624.71 — Gun Control; Application Of Federal Law.
Section 624.711 — Declaration Of Policy.
Section 624.712 — Definitions.
Section 624.713 — Certain Persons Not To Possess Firearms.
Section 624.7131 — Transferee Permit; Penalty.
Section 624.7132 — Report Of Transfer.
Section 624.7133 — Purchasing Firearm On Behalf Of Ineligible Person.
Section 624.714 — Carrying Of Weapons Without Permit; Penalties.
Section 624.7141 — Transfer To Ineligible Person.
Section 624.7142 — Carrying While Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Controlled Substance.
Section 624.7143 — Chemical Testing.
Section 624.7144 — Allowing An Ineligible Person Access To Firearms.
Section 624.715 — Exemptions; Antiques And Ornaments.
Section 624.7151 — Standardized Forms.
Section 624.716 — Saturday Night Specials Prohibited; Penalty.
Section 624.7161 — Firearms Dealers; Certain Security Measures Required.
Section 624.7162 — Firearms Dealers; Safety Requirements.
Section 624.717 — Local Regulation.
Section 624.7181 — Rifles And Shotguns In Public Places.
Section 624.719 — Possession Of Firearm By Nonresident Alien.
Section 624.7191 — Metal-penetrating Bullets.
Section 624.7192 — Authority To Seize And Confiscate Firearms.
Section 624.72 — Interference With Use Of Public Property.
Section 624.731 — Tear Gas And Tear Gas Compounds; Electronic Incapacitation Devices.