Edina City Council — Transcript
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Local Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance
State Preemption Law and Municipal Authority
Notable Quotes (1)
The preeemption uh by the state government is is pretty pervasive. I mean, it doesn't leave a lot uh of options for for cities. So, we're trying to study those and see what maybe other communities have done uh other communities in Minnesota, maybe other communities outside of the state.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Approved ordinance that bans assault weapons, large capacity magazines, and binary triggers; prohibits untraceable ghost guns; limits firearms in sensitive public spaces; requires signage in public facilities; and outlines enforcement authority and penalties. Conditional on state law change to preemption.
Draft ordinance similar to St. Paul's measure, prepared by Edina city attorney for council review. Determined to be unenforceable under current state preemption law.
State law that prevents cities from enforcing local gun regulations, limiting municipal policy options.