Starting July 1, a hunter will no longer need to have his or her firearm in a case while driving a motor vehicle. Thenew law applies to crossbows, rifles and shotguns only—handguns must still be in a case.
This change in the law will be included in the 2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet, which will be available in August.
In summary, the Minnesota DNR states:
“A person may transport an unloaded, uncased shotgun or rifle in a motor vehicle while: (1) At a shooting range with permission; (2) Lawfully hunting on public or private land; (3) Traveling to or from a site the person intends to hunt that day or has hunted that day.
“A person may not transport an uncased shotgun or rifle: (4) Within Anoka, Hennepin, or Ramsey counties; (5) Within an area where the discharge of a firearm has been prohibited by a governmental subdivision; (6) Within the boundaries of a home rule charter city or statutory city with a population of 2,500 or more; (7) On school grounds; or (8) As otherwise regulated under the game refuge, shining, or night vision equipment statutes.
“A handgun/pistol cannot be transported uncased without a permit to carry.”
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