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Test Your Knowledge of Minnesota's Conceal-Carry Law

1. The Minnesota conceal-carry law is:
Applicable only in municipalities with 10,000 or more residents
One of a very few similar statutes in the United States
Not applicable in any city unless approved by the applicable city council
One of about three dozen similar statutes in the United States

2. Under the conceal-carry law, permits for had guns must generally be issued without discretion by:
Municipal mayors
Chiefs of policy departments
County sheriffs
The Minnesota Supreme Court

3. The maximum fine for a first-time offence of carrying a gun into an establishment that prohibits firearms is:
Ten days in jail
A $1,000.00 fine
Confiscation of the owner's firearms
A $25.00 fine

4. Under the conceal-carry law, private establishments may not bar firearms in:
Any portion of a facility use by more than ten people simultaneously
Any parking areas or parking lots
Restrooms and lavatories
Lunchrooms or other eating facilities

5. Landlords may not prohibit tenants or their guests from carrying firearms in leased premises under the conceal-carry law:
Unless the facility has four or more living tenants
Unless written notice is given to the tenant at least ten days in advance of the prohibition
Unless the landlord obtains a 'prohibition' certificate from the Department of Housing
Under any circumstances

6. Owners of private homes may ban firearms at the residence under the conceal-carry law:
In any lawful manner
Only if a 'prohibition' notice is placed on the front door
Only if the prohibition is approved by the local police department
Unless a visitor insists on carrying a gun on the premises



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