Minnesota Firearm News

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.

The Department of the Interior has proposed rolling back federal hunting and trapping restrictions on Alaska’s national preserves, aiming to restore state wildlife management authority under ANILCA and expand opportunities for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Puerto Rico lawmakers are considering two bills that would expand firearm carry rights and strengthen protections for domestic violence victims. Supporters argue the measures would move the territory closer to ensuring Second Amendment protections apply wherever the American flag flies.

West Virginia’s SB 1071 machine gun bill faces a final, narrow opportunity to move forward before the legislative session ends. Supporters are urging residents to contact lawmakers and push for the bill’s language to be added to SB 30 in a last-minute effort to restore access to constitutionally protected arms.

New federal legislation aims to block taxpayer funding for state gun owner registries, addressing privacy concerns and protecting the rights of lawful firearm owners.

Senator Mike Lee has introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act, a bill aimed at protecting the right of law-abiding Americans to carry firearms nationwide without facing state-imposed criminal penalties, fees, or permitting barriers.