Minnesota Firearm News

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers surging firearm sales, new gun control efforts in states like Connecticut and Virginia, expanded hunting access on federal lands, and major DOJ policy shifts impacting gun owners nationwide.

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.

Newly released DOJ emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein explored a potential investment in major firearms distributor United Sporting Companies in early 2013—just weeks after the Sandy Hook tragedy. The communications, first reported by The Reload, show discussions about acquiring the company during a period when major financial institutions were distancing themselves from the firearms industry.