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Minnesota Firearm News



3D Printing Crackdowns Are Expanding—and It’s Not Just About Guns Anymore
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.

Austin Reville
Apr 254 min read


The Real Goal Behind “Assault Weapon” Bans
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

Austin Reville
Mar 153 min read


Anti-Gun States Rush to Defend Federal Gun Mailing Ban After DOJ Refuses
Several anti-gun states are attempting to defend a federal law banning the mailing of handguns through the U.S. Postal Service after the Department of Justice declined to support it, citing serious Second Amendment concerns in the ongoing Shreve v. USPS case.

Austin Reville
Mar 134 min read

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