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Minnesota Firearm News



Democratic Lawmakers Propose Raising National Firearms Act Tax to Fund Healthcare
As the NFA tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs drops to $0 on January 1, gun owners are celebrating the first meaningful relief from nearly a century of federal taxation. But the victory comes with a catch: the National Firearms Act itself remains fully intact. By leaving the underlying law in place, Congress has created a roadmap for future administrations to simply raise the tax again—potentially pricing everyday Americans out of commonly owned firearms and accessories

Austin Reville
Jan 44 min read


Despite Marijuana Reform, Gun Owners Still Face Federal Prohibitions
President Trump’s December 18, 2025 executive order on marijuana has sparked widespread discussion, but for gun owners it offers little immediate relief. While the order accelerates the review process for potential reclassification, it does not change marijuana’s legal status or alter federal firearms prohibitions. Under current law, marijuana users—whether medicinal or recreational—remain classified as prohibited persons, leaving any meaningful change to gun rights likely de

Austin Reville
Jan 22 min read


Gun Laws in 2025: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, the fight to restore Second Amendment rights has delivered both major victories and frustrating contradictions. While gun rights groups secured important court wins at the federal and state levels, the Supreme Court continues to delay meaningful engagement with post-Bruen cases. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration has taken an aggressive stance against state and territorial gun control through the DOJ’s new Second Amendment Civil Rights Division—whil

Austin Reville
Jan 14 min read


Australian Northern Territory Resists Proposed Firearms Restrictions
Following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese renewed calls for stricter gun control—despite Australia already having some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the world. While much of the country continues down a path of expanded government control, resistance from regions like the Northern Territory highlights growing global fractures over self-defense rights. The situation serves as a stark reminder of how quickly freedoms c

Austin Reville
Dec 28, 20252 min read


DOJ Files Lawsuit Challenging Washington, D.C. Assault Weapons Law
In a historic shift for U.S. gun policy, the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a lawsuit against Washington, D.C., challenging its long-standing “assault weapons” ban as unconstitutional. The case, brought by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon’s Second Amendment Civil Rights Division, marks the first time the federal government has initiated a lawsuit directly opposing such bans—signaling a more aggressive approach to challenging state,

Austin Reville
Dec 26, 20252 min read


DOJ Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Virgin Islands for 2A Rights Infringements
The Department of Justice has filed a landmark lawsuit against the U.S. Virgin Islands, alleging violations of the Second Amendment and potentially setting the stage for constitutional protections to be extended to U.S. territories under the 14th Amendment. If successful, the case could force territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa to recognize federal gun rights—marking a major shift for citizens living under some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the Un

Austin Reville
Dec 24, 20252 min read

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