Minnesota Firearm News

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

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

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

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,

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has long provided American shooters and collectors with rare access to historic military firearms. Now, thanks to a provision in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, Congress has expanded the CMP’s authority to include the sale of surplus military shotguns for the first time. While restrictions still apply, the move opens the door for collectors to acquire scarce firearms with deep military history—signaling a notable shift in

Following a deadly weekend of mass shootings and growing political pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed two executive orders aimed at addressing so-called “gun violence.” While the orders do not change existing firearm laws or impact what gun owners can buy, sell, or transfer, they signal a renewed push for gun control in Minnesota. With the state legislature evenly divided and major elections looming in 2026, these actions serve as a warning shot for gun owners a