The Minnesota Supreme Court raises significant doubts about the enforcement of a long-standing law that criminalizes the possession of firearms without serial numbers, including ghost guns. In a split decision this week, the court overturned a previous ruling that reinstated charges against a man found with an unmarked Glock during a traffic incident, stating that the law’s definition of a serial number is overly broad and tied to a federal standard that lacks necessary traceability.
With prosecutors relying on this law in hundreds of cases annually, the ruling could complicate their ability to enforce gun possession laws effectively. Associate Justice Paul Thissen emphasized the need for legislative clarity regarding ghost guns, as the court noted that Minnesota currently lacks specific regulations on this increasingly common type of firearm. The implications of this decision are significant, prompting questions about the future of gun regulation in the state and whether broader definitions and policies will emerge from the legislature.
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