Minnesota Firearm News

Suppressor sales are surging in 2026, with ATF data showing over 240,000 Form 4 applications already filed—nearly 400% above last year’s monthly average—and average approval times around 10 days. With civilian ownership now far outpacing government holdings, record-setting demand signals a banner year for NFA items nationwide.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing HB 2018, a bill that would create a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board with authority to collect data and recommend legislative changes. While framed as a public safety measure, critics warn the board could lay the groundwork for expanded firearm restrictions, including broader confiscation policies and new regulatory proposals.

Wyoming advances a sweeping pro-2A agenda in 2026, strengthening carry rights, financial privacy, and self-defense protections—while blue states pursue new gun restrictions.

New Hampshire’s HB 1793 has passed the state House and now heads to the Senate, advancing campus carry protections for law-abiding students and faculty. The bill would prohibit public colleges from enforcing gun-free policies, protect access to both lethal and non-lethal self-defense tools, and impose financial penalties on institutions that violate constitutional rights.

South Dakota has removed suppressors from its “controlled weapon” definition, positioning itself ahead of potential federal NFA deregulation—while Virginia lawmakers recently attempted, and failed, to impose a $500 state tax on suppressors. The sharp contrast highlights the growing divide between states expanding Second Amendment freedoms and those seeking new ways to tax and regulate lawful firearm accessories.

After declaring that “the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” Senator Chuck Schumer now faces a pivotal test: will he support national concealed carry reciprocity as Congress negotiates major funding legislation? With a narrow window for policy riders, gun owners are urging action—not just words—to ensure constitutional rights don’t end at state lines.