Minnesota Firearm News

The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a challenge to Illinois’ public transit carry ban, leaving restrictions in place and raising concerns about how lower courts are applying Second Amendment standards set in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.

A $2 million settlement in Baltimore against a firearms retailer highlights a growing trend of using lawsuits to pressure the gun industry, raising concerns about data sharing, legal liability, and backdoor regulation through the courts.

Federal agencies are increasingly buying personal data from private brokers—bypassing warrant requirements and raising serious Fourth Amendment concerns. With tools like FISA Section 702 and AI-driven analysis, critics warn this growing surveillance capability could reshape privacy rights and government oversight.

Lawmakers are expanding crackdowns on 3D-printed firearms to target digital design files and printer technology itself, prompting pushback from groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation over concerns about free speech, privacy, and innovation.

Australia’s proposed national gun buyback is already facing resistance from multiple states over cost, effectiveness, and lack of evidence it improves safety—raising serious doubts about whether the massive confiscation effort can move forward at all.

Lawmakers led by Glenn Thompson quietly removed language from the 2026 Farm Bill that could have restricted hunting traditions, preserving longstanding practices and highlighting how hidden provisions can threaten the broader outdoor lifestyle.