Proposed Firearm Safety and Safe Storage Ordinance
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The Edina City Council wants to hear from residents before deciding whether to move forward with a potential local gun ordinance.
The discussion comes after the August mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis, which prompted several Minnesota cities to call for updated gun laws at the State level. Some cities are exploring their own ordinances, but under current State law — known as “preemption” — cities cannot enforce local gun regulations.
Earlier this fall, St. Paul approved a gun violence prevention ordinance that would only take effect if the State changes that law. Their ordinance would ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines and binary triggers; prohibit untraceable “ghost guns;” limit firearms in sensitive public spaces; require clear signage in public facilities; and outline enforcement authority and penalties.
Edina’s City Attorney has drafted a Firearm Safety & Safe Storage Ordinance for the Council to review, but Council Members want to hear from the public before considering it. The ordinance would regulate certain types of firearms and firearm components—including assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, binary triggers and ghost guns—and establish requirements to prevent negligent firearm storage. It would not go into effect until preemption is lifted.
The Council is inviting community feedback through an online comment form and special town hall meeting Jan. 6. All input will be shared with the City Council before final consideration of the ordinance.
Process Overview:
Review the Draft Ordinance and supporting materials
Share Your Feedback: Two Options for Participation. All feedback is considered regardless of method it was received.
Online using the form below
Attend the Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
Council Review: All online comments will be provided to City Council.
Final Consideration: Council will evaluate community input before taking further action on the ordinance.
The Edina City Council wants to hear from residents before deciding whether to move forward with a potential local gun ordinance.
The discussion comes after the August mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis, which prompted several Minnesota cities to call for updated gun laws at the State level. Some cities are exploring their own ordinances, but under current State law — known as “preemption” — cities cannot enforce local gun regulations.
Earlier this fall, St. Paul approved a gun violence prevention ordinance that would only take effect if the State changes that law. Their ordinance would ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines and binary triggers; prohibit untraceable “ghost guns;” limit firearms in sensitive public spaces; require clear signage in public facilities; and outline enforcement authority and penalties.
Edina’s City Attorney has drafted a Firearm Safety & Safe Storage Ordinance for the Council to review, but Council Members want to hear from the public before considering it. The ordinance would regulate certain types of firearms and firearm components—including assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, binary triggers and ghost guns—and establish requirements to prevent negligent firearm storage. It would not go into effect until preemption is lifted.
The Council is inviting community feedback through an online comment form and special town hall meeting Jan. 6. All input will be shared with the City Council before final consideration of the ordinance.
Process Overview:
Review the Draft Ordinance and supporting materials
Share Your Feedback: Two Options for Participation. All feedback is considered regardless of method it was received.
Online using the form below
Attend the Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
Council Review: All online comments will be provided to City Council.
Final Consideration: Council will evaluate community input before taking further action on the ordinance.
