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.

Wayne LaPierre’s failed appeal marks the end of a controversial chapter for the National Rifle Association as the organization works to rebuild trust, overcome internal divisions, and refocus on defending Second Amendment rights amid growing legal and political challenges.

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers Virginia gun law challenges, New Jersey firearm confiscation lawsuits, Maryland’s Glock ban court fight, renewed scrutiny of the Hughes Amendment, and continued growth in firearm sales and NFA ownership.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is defending its updated gender ID policy for firearm purchases, while critics argue expanding federal bureaucracy and documentation requirements could create new barriers for lawful gun owners exercising their Second Amendment rights.

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers Illinois targeting Glock-style pistols, a new federal bill challenging the NFA tax system, and the Second Amendment Foundation’s push for the Supreme Court to limit expansive “sensitive places” carry bans.