The Minnesota Legislature discussed increasing penalties for straw gun purchases in the wake of the shooting

Minnesota lawmakers propose stiffer penalties for "swatting" Bill would raise the penalty to a felony for elected officials, law enforcement. Bill would also raise the penalties for calling law enforcement, elected officials and law enforcement officials. Minnesota lawmakers have proposed tougher penalties for swatting.

Bill would raise the penalty to a felony for "swatting" elected officials and law enforcement. New bill aims to end Minnesota's dangerous "swetting" problem. Bill would make it a felony to make it harder to call law enforcement officers and call the police.

In wake of Burnsville shooting, Minnesota Legislature discusses increasing penalties for straw gun purchases. It's illegal to purchase a gun for someone else who is not allowed to have one, known as a straw purchase. But state lawmakers say Minnesota':s laws are not strong enough to enforce and penalties should increase.

In wake of Burnsville shooting, Minnesota Legislature discusses increasing penalties for straw gun purchases. It's illegal to purchase a gun for someone else who is not allowed to have one, known as a straw purchase. But state lawmakers say Minnesota':s laws are not strong enough to enforce and penalties should increase.

Tougher punishments for straw purchasers under consideration at Minnesota State Legislature. Some lawmakers say current laws aren't tough enough to stop it. Straw purchases can have deadly consequences, but some lawmakers say they're not tough enough. Minnesota lawmakers are considering tougher laws to stop straw purchases.

Tougher punishments for straw purchasers under consideration at Minnesota State Legislature. Some lawmakers say current laws aren't tough enough to stop it. Straw purchases can have deadly consequences, but some lawmakers say they're not tough enough. Minnesota lawmakers are considering tougher laws to stop straw purchases.