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Saint Paul Council adopts local firearms ordinance; says it will take effect only if state preemption is lifted
Summary
The Saint Paul City Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing local restrictions on assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns and signage. Council members framed the action as a local step that will be enforceable only if Minnesota’s state preemption is lifted; the vote was 7–0.
The Saint Paul City Council voted unanimously Nov. 5 to adopt Ordinance 25-65, creating local firearms regulations that target assault weapons, binary triggers, ghost guns and related signage. Council President Naker put the ordinance before the body for final adoption after an extended round of remarks by members describing recent mass shootings and local impacts.
Councilmember Joest, who introduced the measure, described the…
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