Minnesota Firearm News

At SHOT Show 2026, Gestamen Arms unveiled the G9HSP pistol—an innovative new sidearm officially adopted by the Hungarian military. While Hungary is rarely associated with modern handgun innovation, the G9HSP breaks new ground with a modular design unlike anything currently on the market. Instead of a modular trigger group, Gestamen engineered a modular action system, allowing the pistol to be converted from striker-fired to hammer-fired in seconds without tools.

At SHOT Show 2026, some of the most exciting innovations weren’t found on the main floor, but in the basement—where small manufacturers push the boundaries of what’s possible. One standout was Gearhead Gunsmiths, which unveiled a civilian clone of the incredibly rare WWII-era Nambu Type 100. Originally developed by Japan in 1939, the Type 100 saw limited production, with fewer than 10,000 ever made and fewer than 20 known examples remaining in the United States today.

Now, with Harrington & Richardson under the Palmetto State Armory umbrella, the T48 is poised for a full-scale return to the civilian market. PSA’s manufacturing capability promises to make this historic rifle far more accessible, complete with classic wood furniture and period-correct styling. For collectors and history-minded shooters alike, the revival of the T48 represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of firearms history once thought lost to time.

Following a fatal Border Patrol shooting involving an anti-ICE protester in Minnesota, rhetoric from members of the Trump Administration sparked concern among Second Amendment advocates. Officials emphasized that the individual was carrying a “fully loaded” firearm with extra magazines—language critics argue misrepresents lawful carry and unfairly stigmatizes gun owners.

A legendary rifle long absent from the U.S. civilian market is finally making a comeback. At SHOT Show, SNT Defense announced plans to reintroduce the iconic Daewoo K2 rifle—now renamed the K2S—giving American shooters and collectors a rare opportunity to own a platform that has been largely unobtainable for decades. Made famous during the 1992 Los Angeles riots and later barred from importation under the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, original K2 rifles became scarce and prohibit

At SHOT Show 2026, AS Designs showcased its latest Super Safety and FRT-style trigger innovations, highlighting new ARC trigger systems and expanded offerings for platforms including AR-15s, HK/MKE firearms, the PSA JAKL, and Sig Sauer MPX/MCX. Designed to safely and legally simulate the feel and speed of full-auto fire, AS Designs’ triggers continue to push the boundaries of shooting performance while offering enthusiasts a practical alternative to heavily restricted machine