Require Getting A Mental Health Screening Before Being Able To Purchase A Firearm Or Conceal And Carry In The State Of

Minnesota

 

This bill is to prevent people who could be a danger to themselves or society from getting access to a gun

 

Over the years gun violence has been a big issue and one of the reasons is because of mental health. Many people in

Minnesota can get access to a firearm because of the lack of concern for mental illness and making sure that people who

are struggling with that are not able to get a hold of a gun. This bill is a step towards stopping that. By voting for

this bill, you can help reduce the amount of crimes committed by people with mental illness in the State of Minnesota.

 

 

Firearm- A type of gun that uses an explosive charge

Conceal and Carry- A permit to carry a gun on you

Mental illness- disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior

Low income- the bottom 15%, around $25-30,000 a year

 

Increasing taxes on alcohol by 1% to help fund for people who make a low income and can not pay for a mental health

screening so the state will help them.

 

If you were somehow able to buy a gun without getting the mental health screening, you would get the same punishments as

you would if you bought the gun without the proper authorization such as background checks, training, waiting period,

age restrictions, etc. The punishments could consist of time in prison or permanent ban on owning a firearm

 

January 31st, 2026