State of Minnesota v. David Lee Haywood

OPINION

LARKIN, Judge.

Appellant challenges his conviction of possessing a firearm as an ineligible person under MinmStat. § 609.165, subd. lb(a), arguing that a BB gun is not a “firearm” within the meaning of the statute and that the statute is unconstitutionally vague. Because a BB gun is a “firearm” within the meaning of section 609.165, subd. lb(a), and because the term “firearm” has developed a reasonably definite meaning under caselaw, we affirm.

FACTS

Respondent State of Minnesota charged appellant David Lee Haywood with possessing a firearm as an ineligible person under MinmStat. §…