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.

Federal agencies are increasingly buying personal data from private brokers—bypassing warrant requirements and raising serious Fourth Amendment concerns. With tools like FISA Section 702 and AI-driven analysis, critics warn this growing surveillance capability could reshape privacy rights and government oversight.

Lawmakers are expanding crackdowns on 3D-printed firearms to target digital design files and printer technology itself, prompting pushback from groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation over concerns about free speech, privacy, and innovation.

Australia’s proposed national gun buyback is already facing resistance from multiple states over cost, effectiveness, and lack of evidence it improves safety—raising serious doubts about whether the massive confiscation effort can move forward at all.

Lawmakers led by Glenn Thompson quietly removed language from the 2026 Farm Bill that could have restricted hunting traditions, preserving longstanding practices and highlighting how hidden provisions can threaten the broader outdoor lifestyle.