Minnesota Firearm News

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.

California’s 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition is facing a major legal challenge, raising a critical constitutional question: can the government tax the exercise of a fundamental right?

A federal court struck down California’s firearm marketing law as unconstitutional, ending a years-long legal battle and restoring First Amendment protections for the industry.

A massive reporting failure in California left more than 464,000 criminal case records unreported for decades, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of background checks. The discovery is raising new questions about the reliability of the state’s gun control and criminal record systems.

Across the country, lawmakers continue pushing bans on commonly owned firearms, often using shifting language and last-minute amendments that can turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals overnight. A recent example comes from legislation that initially allowed gun owners who legally possessed certain firearms before July 1, 2026 to keep them under a grandfather clause. However, a proposed amendment could drastically change that protection. Instead of allowing continued po

Connecticut’s HB5043 would classify common semi-automatic handguns as illegal “convertible pistols,” targeting firearms based on theoretical modification rather than unlawful conduct. Modeled after California’s new law, the proposal raises significant constitutional questions under Heller and signals a broader shift toward banning firearms based on potential misuse.