Eighth Circuit Upholds Minnesota's Gun-Permit Reciprocity Law, Dismissing Second Amendment Challenge
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld Minnesota's gun-permit reciprocity law, ruling that it does not violate the Second Amendment. The decision came after a challenge by Jeffrey Johnson Sr., a long-haul truck driver, who argued that the law unfairly excluded certain states, including Georgia, from its reciprocity agreements. The court, led by Judge L. Steven Grasz, determined that the law does not restrict arms-bearing conduct but rather creates an exemption from the permitting process. This ruling affirms Minnesota's ability to selectively recognize gun permits from other states, maintaining its current legal framework. 
