Minnesota Firearm News

The Department of Justice is backing down from defending the Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule after a legal challenge led by Gun Owners of America and its allies. With the appeal dropped, the rule remains blocked—marking a major win for gun owners and a significant check on federal attempts to expand regulation of private firearm sales.

The ATF’s controversial “frame and receiver” rule is back, with the DOJ pushing a revised version that still expands federal control over firearm components. Despite court challenges and ongoing legal uncertainty, the rule continues to impact gun owners, hobbyists, and small businesses—raising serious questions about regulatory overreach and who truly has the authority to define firearms.

Gun rights groups are escalating their challenge to federal firearm registration in Brown v. ATF, arguing that with the NFA tax eliminated, the government no longer has constitutional authority to maintain a registry. Backed by major Second Amendment organizations, the case could determine whether federal firearm registration can stand without its original tax-based justification—and reshape gun laws nationwide.

Concerns are growing over a potential “backdoor” federal gun registry built through ATF recordkeeping. With over a billion records reportedly digitized, gun rights advocates are now pushing for sweeping reforms to protect privacy and prevent long-term tracking of lawful gun owners.

Concerns are growing over a potential “backdoor” federal gun registry built through ATF recordkeeping. With over a billion records reportedly digitized, gun rights advocates are now pushing for sweeping reforms to protect privacy and prevent long-term tracking of lawful gun owners.

A key leadership decision at the Department of Justice could shape how federal gun laws are enforced and defended—making this a critical moment for Second Amendment rights and a call for gun owners to take action.