Minnesota House approves crackdown on weapons at school

AP:

Minnesota lawmakers approved legislation that increases punishment for bringing weapons to school while going a little easier on fake guns and BB guns.

The bill, from Rep. Sandra Peterson, DFL-New Hope, passed the House 111-18 on Thursday.

It would punish bringing dangerous weapons onto school property with a sentence of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000 or both. That's more than double the current prison sentence and twice the maximum current fine.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at April 17, 2010 3:23 AM
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