Minnesota Firearm News

In a historic break from tradition, the German military has selected a foreign-made sidearm for the first time in decades. Česká zbrojovka (CZ) will now supply the Bundeswehr with the CZ P-10 C OR, redesignated as the P13, replacing the long-serving Heckler & Koch P8. The move ends Germany’s uninterrupted legacy of domestically manufactured service pistols and marks the adoption of its first striker-fired handgun—signaling a major shift in European military small-arms procure

Preemption Laws like we have are not the exception, but the rule. Forty-three other states in the United States have Firearm Preemption Laws on the books. It is common practice in the United States to have universal criminal laws throughout the state and country. We must maintain this expectation to ensure our fellow man understands what is legal at all times.

Senator Mike Lee has introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act, a bill aimed at protecting the right of law-abiding Americans to carry firearms nationwide without facing state-imposed criminal penalties, fees, or permitting barriers.

West Virginia’s SB 1071, a bold proposal to allow the state to facilitate lawful machine gun transfers to qualified citizens, has stalled before reaching a full vote. While the bill was halted after clearing committee, supporters say the fight to revive the legislation and challenge federal firearm restrictions is far from over.

New FBI background check data shows Americans continue buying firearms at elevated levels, with over 1.26 million likely retail sales in February 2026. In states like Virginia, where lawmakers are advancing new gun control measures, purchases surged dramatically as gun owners moved to secure firearms before potential restrictions take effect.

Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28, known as the “PEACE Act,” would redefine animal abuse in a way that could criminalize hunting, fishing, livestock production, and wildlife management. Supporters say it protects animals, while critics warn it threatens outdoor traditions and conservation funding.