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Minnesota Firearm News



ATF Simplifies Paperwork for Machine Guns and Other NFA Items
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, and Firearms quietly released an update into the registry to streamline the crossing of state lines. It signals a bit of a shift inside ATF that we have been watching over the past year. It also signals that the ATF is finally working toward entering the 21 st century. Since the inception of the National Firearms Act (1934) it has placed onerous requirements on the owners of various items. Short Barreled Rifles (SBRS), Short

Austin Reville
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Glock Unveils the Next Generation: Exploring the Features of the New Gen 6 Pistol
Leaked photos reveal Glock’s upcoming Gen 6, showcasing significant updates from grip texture to a flat trigger. As Glock moves past its troubled “V” series rollout, gun owners are watching closely to see whether this new generation delivers real improvements or more unanswered questions.

Austin Reville
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Bondi's Recent Action Undermines the 2nd Amendment and Gun Owners' Rights
Pam Bondi continues to show her true colors as anti-2A, backing actions that undermine gun owners while urging the Supreme Court to abandon Missouri’s 2nd Amendment Protection Act. As the Trump Administration wavers, gun owners nationwide are growing increasingly concerned about federal overreach and the future of their rights.

Austin Reville
Dec 6, 20253 min read


Trump Launches New Division to Uphold Second Amendment Rights
The Trump Administration has struggled with gun owners. Seen, rightfully so, as wishy washy on gun rights despite campaign promises. The administration is looking to right the ship and bolster their bone fides by establishing a 2nd Amendment Rights Division within the DOJ. What can we make of this?

Austin Reville
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Regulation or Relic? Why Federal Officials Still Stand Behind the National Firearms Act
There is an old saying that there are only two truths in life, death & taxes. This week I would add a third constant, government defending governmental power. With the recent brief filed by the Department of Justice under Pam Bondi in Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) lawsuit to remove items form the National Firearms Act. The DOJ and the Trump Administration as signaled that they are, at least in part, in favor of some gun control in the United States.

Austin Reville
Nov 29, 20254 min read


Who is Robert Cekada and What Does His Nomination as ATF Director Mean for Gun Owners?
We here at 2 If By Sea Tactical, hope Mr. Cekada can help guide the Justice Department towards more pro-freedom arguments and support us gun owners and the 2nd Amendment. He is given an unenviable task. One that the ATF has repeatedly failed with deadly consequences. We are praying we will be a voice of reason and help us seize on the window we have for this short period of time to roll back restrictions.

Austin Reville
Nov 27, 20253 min read

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