Minnesota Firearm News

The Department of Justice is easing marijuana restrictions while maintaining firearm bans for users, creating a legal conflict that could leave millions of Americans as prohibited gun owners despite state-level legalization.

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 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.

New federal rules from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation aim to end “reputation risk” practices that allowed banks to cut off lawful firearm businesses—marking a major step toward stopping backdoor financial discrimination against the gun industry.

Gun Owners of America is demanding a federal investigation after the ATF and DOJ allegedly exposed a gun owner’s private information in court filings, raising serious concerns about privacy violations and the security of sensitive firearm data.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced a sweeping federal gun control bill modeled after Virginia laws, aiming to expand restrictions nationwide and signaling a broader push to standardize firearm regulations across the U.S.