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Amy Klobuchar faces conservative backlash over Minnesota gun bill

Fox News • November 11, 2026 • nation

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Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar has expressed strong support for passing a gun safety bill (SF 4067) that would restrict sales of certain semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, making it a top priority in her administration.
The bill, which passed the Minnesota Senate but awaits a House vote, includes provisions requiring current owners to obtain and renew state certification to possess these firearms and magazines, with penalties for non-compliance.
Klobuchar's stance has drawn significant criticism from conservatives and pro-Second Amendment groups, who accuse her of targeting law-abiding gun owners and pushing a liberal gun control agenda.
Critics on social media argue that Klobuchar should focus on other issues like government fraud and taxes, and some have called for resistance against the proposed gun regulations.
Klobuchar maintains her commitment to moving Minnesota forward without shifting the state politically left or right, but her office has not clarified which parts of the bill she supports or might amend.

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