Minnesota Governor-Elect Klobuchar Faces Gun Control Backlash

Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar said during a press conference that passing gun safety legislation "certainly should be one of our top priorities," drawing criticism from the NRA and Republican lawmakers. The bill in question, SF 4067, would prohibit federally licensed dealers from selling certain semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, with current owners required to obtain and renew ownership certifications.

Klobuchar, who defeated Republican Lisa Demuth by 13 points, will take office in January. Her comments sparked social media backlash from conservatives and Second Amendment groups, with Minnesota GOP Rep. Ben Davis posting "Resist." Klobuchar's team did not respond to requests for comment on which bill provisions she supports.