US EditionAssault Weapons Ban in Minnesota: Emotional Debate at Capitol
The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the ban as part of 17 gun violence bills amid Republican opposition and testimony from families of two child shooting victims.
- On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee advanced an assault weapons ban using the Senate DFL's one-seat majority among 17 gun bills.
- Parents Mike Moyski and Jackie Flavin testified in support of the ban, citing the death of their 10-year-old daughter, Harper Moyski, and expressing hope for change.
- Sen. Judy Seeberger, DFL-Afton, cast a "yes" vote despite sharing concerns that this issue is being turned into a partisan matter, she said.
- Opposing the measure, Sen. Michael Holmstrom argued the Second Amendment exists to protect citizens against tyranny and noted the bill's broad language would prohibit common hunting rifles.
- Uncertainty remains for the legislation, as House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson noted that Republican support has not materialized.
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Minnesota Senate Democrats advance assault weapons ban; path to final passage remains rocky
ST. PAUL — Asked how he felt after testifying in the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee, Mike Moyski said, “At least in this committee hearing, the opposing group was able to make eye contact with us.” His daughter, 10-year-old Harper Moyski, was killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting on Aug. 27. Another child, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, was also killed, and 28 others were injured in the Minneapolis shooting. Mike Moyski testifie…
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