(A) Except in accordance with this section, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, to have in his or her possession or under his or her control, any firearm for any purpose. For the purposes of this section, the word GUARDIAN is defined as legal guardian or any other person over the age of 18 years who has been selected by the parent or legal guardian to supervise the person under the age of 16 years while he or she has in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm.
(B) This section shall not apply to any person between the ages of 14 years and 16 years who has the certificate provided for in M.S. § 97.81, or to any person participating in the course provided by the section to carry a properly encased and unloaded firearm to and from class and to handle the same during the instruction. Also, the person shall be allowed participation in organized target shooting programs conducted under qualified adult supervision.
(C) It shall be unlawful for a parent or guardian to permit a child under 14 years of age to handle or use outside of the parent’s or guardian’s presence, any firearm, any ammunition or any explosive.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish a minor under 18 years of age with any firearm, any ammunition, or any explosive without the written consent of the minor’s parent or guardian.
(Ord. 486, passed 10-21-21)