(A) Except according to this section, a person under the age of 16 years unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, must not have in their possession or under their control, a firearm for any purpose. In 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 underage person.
(B) This section does not apply to any person between the ages of 14 years and 16 years who has the certificate provided for in Minn. Stat. § 97B.015, as they may be amended from time to time, or to any person participating in the course provided by Minn. Stat. § 97B.015, as it may be amended from time to time, to carry a properly encased and unloaded firearm to and from class and to handle the same during the instruction. Also, the person will be allowed participation in organized target shooting programs conducted under qualified adult supervision.
(C) A parent or guardian must not permit a child under 14 years of age to handle or use any firearm, any ammunition or any explosive outside of the parent’s or guardian’s presence.
(D) A person must not furnish a minor less than 18 years of age with any firearm, any ammunition or any explosive without the written consent of the minor’s parent or guardian.
(2001 Code, § 925.11) (Ord. 11-14, passed - -)