Minnesota Firearm News

Confusion surrounds new Virginia gun laws as the Virginia State Police admit uncertainty over enforcement, leaving gun owners and dealers navigating conflicting rules, court decisions, and legal risks.

A lawsuit backed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation challenges the federal machine gun ban, arguing it exceeds Congress’ authority under the Commerce Clause and could reshape limits on federal power.

The Department of Justice is easing marijuana restrictions while maintaining firearm bans for users, creating a legal conflict that could leave millions of Americans as prohibited gun owners despite state-level legalization.

Virginia lawmakers have advanced sweeping gun control legislation after rejecting expanded amendments from Abigail Spanberger, moving forward with restrictions on commonly owned firearms, magazine capacity, and public carry—while setting the stage for legal challenges.

The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a challenge to Illinois’ public transit carry ban, leaving restrictions in place and raising concerns about how lower courts are applying Second Amendment standards set in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.

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.