Story perspectives

Governor Proposes Special Session to Tackle Gun Violence

10/1/2025

Center

Walz Proposes Gun Legislation

Governor Tim Walz proposed a special session on October 6 to address gun violence, seeking bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
DFL leaders support the proposal, but Republican leaders have not endorsed it.
Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson said the plan bypasses the process and lacks GOP support for gun restrictions, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Summary

Story summary

Arizona Republican Rep. John Gillette called for the execution of Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, sparking outrage.
Gillette accused Jayapal of advocating violent overthrow, despite her emphasis on nonviolent protest.
Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jefferies and Jayapal, condemned the remarks as dangerous and called for accountability.
No Republican leaders condemned Gillette, raising concerns about political violence as Minnesota gun-law talks stall.

1 of 2

Walz Proposes Gun Legislation

Governor Tim Walz proposed a special session on October 6 to address gun violence, seeking bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
DFL leaders support the proposal, but Republican leaders have not endorsed it.
Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson said the plan bypasses the process and lacks GOP support for gun restrictions, leaving the outcome uncertain.

1 / 2