Minnesota Firearm News

A massive reporting failure in California left more than 464,000 criminal case records unreported for decades, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of background checks. The discovery is raising new questions about the reliability of the state’s gun control and criminal record systems.

Across the country, lawmakers continue pushing bans on commonly owned firearms, often using shifting language and last-minute amendments that can turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals overnight. A recent example comes from legislation that initially allowed gun owners who legally possessed certain firearms before July 1, 2026 to keep them under a grandfather clause. However, a proposed amendment could drastically change that protection. Instead of allowing continued po

Several anti-gun states are attempting to defend a federal law banning the mailing of handguns through the U.S. Postal Service after the Department of Justice declined to support it, citing serious Second Amendment concerns in the ongoing Shreve v. USPS case.

Puerto Rico lawmakers are considering two bills that would expand firearm carry rights and strengthen protections for domestic violence victims. Supporters argue the measures would move the territory closer to ensuring Second Amendment protections apply wherever the American flag flies.

New federal legislation aims to block taxpayer funding for state gun owner registries, addressing privacy concerns and protecting the rights of lawful firearm owners.

Virginia lawmakers have passed one of the nation’s most sweeping gun control packages, including a ban on many semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. With the legislation now headed to the governor’s desk, gun rights organizations are preparing major legal challenges that could shape the future of the Second Amendment nationwide.