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Governor Walz Proposes Assault Rifle Ban Amendment After Shooting

9/30/2025

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Governor Tim Walz proposed a constitutional amendment to ban assault rifles after failing to pass a gun ban in the Minnesota Legislature.
The amendment would require majority approval from the Legislature and voters.
The push followed the August 27, 2025 Annunciation Catholic School shooting.
Walz criticized Republican lawmakers for not voting on gun bans, and called for a public vote.

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Governor Tim Walz proposed a constitutional amendment to ban assault rifles after failing to pass a gun ban in the Minnesota Legislature.
The amendment would require majority approval from the Legislature and voters.
The push followed the August 27, 2025 Annunciation Catholic School shooting.
Walz criticized Republican lawmakers for not voting on gun bans, and called for a public vote.