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Minnesota Senators Discuss Gun Control Legislation

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Minnesota State Senators are diving into the debate over gun control measures at the Capitol. The Senate Judiciary Committee convenes today and tomorrow to review a handful of bills related to gun rights. Today the debate focuses on bills that require all gun sales go through licensed dealers, strengthen restrictions on access to guns by mental illness sufferers, , and allows some retired peace officers to carry guns without a permit. Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Ron latz says the Senate won't consider a controversial assault weapons ban that was introduced in the House.