Minnesota Firearm News

The reduction of the National Firearms Act tax to $0 on suppressors and short-barreled rifles triggered an unprecedented surge in demand, overwhelming the ATF’s eForms system within hours of the change taking effect. With roughly 150,000 submissions filed in a single day, the flood of applications exposed long-standing flaws in the NFA framework and underscored what the firearms industry has argued for years: when unnecessary barriers are removed.

Developed during the Cold War to meet the growing need for a squad automatic weapon, the HK21 represents Heckler & Koch’s innovative approach to belt-fed firepower. Derived from the iconic G3 rifle, the HK21 combined roller-delayed blowback operation with a high rate of fire to deliver effective suppressive capability for militaries around the world. While never widely adopted by major Western powers, its reliability, adaptability, and combat use have secured its place as a n

As the NFA tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs drops to $0 on January 1, gun owners are celebrating the first meaningful relief from nearly a century of federal taxation. But the victory comes with a catch: the National Firearms Act itself remains fully intact. By leaving the underlying law in place, Congress has created a roadmap for future administrations to simply raise the tax again—potentially pricing everyday Americans out of commonly owned firearms and accessories

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

Today, it is coveted collectors’ piece that showcases the improvements in Japanese arms manufacturing. This weapon would expand an Empire, and thrust the world into conflict. The Type 38 rifle is a testament to a different time and the Greatest Generation. We are fortunate enough to have this rifle and many other historical time capsules come through our shop here at 2 If By Sea Tactical