Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Minnesota bill would let off-duty cops carry guns into private venues

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


The Minnesota Vikings have voiced concerns over a proposal that would let off-duty cops carry guns into private venues (Photo: Minnesota Vikings)

The Minnesota Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy has approved a bill that would authorize off-duty cops to carry guns where other people cannot.

The legislation, SF 1099, would let off-duty officers carry their guns into certain private venues that otherwise prohibit firearms. The officers would have to pass through the normal security screening and show valid ID proving they are law enforcement.

MPR News reports police unions are backing the legislation, while the Minnesota Vikings organization is not too keen on the idea.

Under current Minnesota law, permitted gun owners can carry firearms in public. However, private establishments have the power to prohibit guns on their properties by posting signs indicating firearms have been banned. Such places include restaurants, malls, and sports stadiums.

In 2015, the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the National Football League’s rule that only allows on-duty officers and security to carry firearms. The current bill would override that ruling.

Dennis Flaherty, executive director of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, supports the legislation and says it will clear up a lot of confusion off-duty police officers have as to where they can carry their guns.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings find the measure troubling. The Vikings executive vice president, Lester Bagley, says they plan to voice their concerns to lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton.

“We think it will have potential impact on public safety and on stadium security,” Bagley said.

While Vikings games typically have a heavy security presence, Flaherty says off-duty cops never know when they may have to use their firearms to defend themselves and others, citing a knife attack that occurred last year at the St. Cloud mall.

After the attacker injured 10 people, a part-time cop shot and killed the man.

“If this attacker had not been encountered by the trained, armed, off-duty police officer who was capable of confronting him,” Flaherty said, “the attacker would have certainly harmed or killed many more people.”

The post Minnesota bill would let off-duty cops carry guns into private venues appeared first on Guns.com.


Source: http://www.guns.com/2017/03/15/minnesota-bill-would-let-off-duty-cops-carry-guns-into-private-venues/


Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!


Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST


Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!

HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.

Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.

MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)

Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser!  Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!

Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.

Smart Meter Cover -  Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).

Report abuse

    Comments

    Your Comments
    Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

    MOST RECENT
    Load more ...

    SignUp

    Login

    Newsletter

    Email this story
    Email this story

    If you really want to ban this commenter, please write down the reason:

    If you really want to disable all recommended stories, click on OK button. After that, you will be redirect to your options page.