Minnesota passed a slate of gun control laws before Tim Walz’s calls for more

Published September 4, 2025 6:00am ET



In the wake of the Minneapolis school shooting, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is pushing for more gun control legislation in Minnesota, although the state recently enacted a slate of firearm reform laws.

This week, Walz said he will call a special session for the closely divided Minnesota legislature to vote on a “very comprehensive” gun control package that the governor plans to propose, which could include a ban on “assault weapons.”

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