Minnesota Firearm News

Just days after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, Hawaii lawmakers moved to blunt a potential loss by introducing new legislation that would force businesses to post government-mandated signage declaring whether firearms are allowed. The rushed bill, framed as a “public safety” measure, underscores growing concern that the Court may strike down Hawaii’s sweeping carry restrictions—and highlights a broader trend of states attempting legislative end-ru

Just days after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, Hawaii lawmakers moved to blunt a potential loss by introducing new legislation that would force businesses to post government-mandated signage declaring whether firearms are allowed.

With days remaining before Virginia’s legislative crossover deadline, Democrats in the House of Delegates advanced a sweeping package of gun control bills that would ban commonly owned firearms, impose magazine limits, and expand civil liability against the firearms industry. Chief among them, HB 217 would outlaw a wide range of semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns while criminalizing possession by adults under 21—despite Supreme Court precedent protecting arms in com

Trump’s nominee to lead the ATF, Robert Cekada, faced unusually smooth sailing during his Senate confirmation hearing, drawing praise from both Republicans and Democrats and signaling a likely confirmation. The current deputy director emphasized a focus on violent crime rather than regulatory crackdowns, while stopping short of promising immediate rollbacks of controversial Biden-era rules.

Springfield Armory is stepping into the pistol caliber carbine market with the Kuna, a compact and lightweight 9mm PCC unveiled at SHOT Show. Featuring a roller-delayed operating system, suppressor-ready design, and modern ergonomics, the Kuna is built for control, reliability, and discreet carry in a backpack-ready package.

January 2026 is already shaping up to be the year of the suppressor, as NFA submissions surged more than 120 percent following the elimination of the federal tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms. While overall firearm sales remained steady at nearly 1.2 million units, background checks tied specifically to NFA items exploded—confirming what many saw at SHOT Show: when unnecessary taxes and barriers are removed, Americans waste no time exercising their rights.