Minnesota Firearm News

As New Year’s approaches, major changes to federal gun law are set to take effect. A provision in the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” reduces the tax stamp on certain National Firearms Act (NFA) items—including suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs—to $0. To prepare for this change, the ATF will shut down its eForms system from December 26 through January 1, temporarily halting all NFA transfers and dealer restocking nationwide. Gun owners and FFLs alike should act quickly,

As we progress in the world of firearms, we often see examples like the Night Sight that were not successful in their time.  However, they end up enjoying a second life in another era or with a different manufacturer.  Many of the guns and accessories we enjoy today had humble beginnings.  Often, the original inventors would not live to see the success of their designs.  When we do run across them though, it is nice to spend a moment remembering those who put a lot on the lin

Leaked photos reveal Glock’s upcoming Gen 6, showcasing significant updates from grip texture to a flat trigger. As Glock moves past its troubled “V” series rollout, gun owners are watching closely to see whether this new generation delivers real improvements or more unanswered questions.

When it comes to superior gun designs John Moses Browning is considered the best of the best. He invented more calibers, rifles, shotguns, and pistols than anyone else.  His designs have endured the test of time and many are still in major production to this day.

There is an old saying that there are only two truths in life, death & taxes.  This week I would add a third constant, government defending governmental power.  With the recent brief filed by the Department of Justice under Pam Bondi in Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) lawsuit to remove items form the National Firearms Act.  The DOJ and the Trump Administration as signaled that they are, at least in part, in favor of some gun control in the United States. 

The United States military has a long history of struggling with weapon procurement. The adopted weapon platforms of the United States usually fall within two categories. One, they are poor choices with serious flaws. Two, they are implemented well ahead of when they are ready. The Springfield Armory Model 1898 rifle falls into the former category.