Before the new law took effect, judges could order firearm surrender in some domestic violence cases, but enforcement was inconsistent across Minnesota. Under Minnesota law, a person under an order for protection with a firearm restriction cannot legally possess a gun. Palyan said the new timelines give law enforcement a clearer window to retrieve firearms when someone does not comply. How courts handle firearm surrender under Minnesota’s new lawThe Minnesota Judicial Branch said all affidavits tied to firearm surrender are filed under “Affidavit or Proof Regarding Firearms.” The law does not require courts to notify law enforcement or any state agency if someone misses that hearing.