Minnesota Firearm News

New Mexico lawmakers are advancing SB 17, a sweeping gun control bill that would ban the sale of most common semi-automatic firearms by targeting how they function—not how they look. By outlawing gas-operated firearms and standard-capacity magazines, the proposal would effectively eliminate much of the modern firearms market while imposing costly new mandates on local gun dealers.

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.

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.

DPMS Panther Arms made a splash at SHOT Show with the return of its iconic Kitty Kat AR-15 pistol and SBR, now produced under Palmetto State Armory. Once a staple among Minnesota law enforcement, the revived Kitty Kat blends retro styling with modern upgrades, including multi-caliber options, updated magazine patterns using Glock and CZ Scorpion magazines, and even wood furniture for a nostalgic aesthetic.

Rock Island Armory turned heads at SHOT Show 2026 with the debut of its new Pak-Out shotgun, a foldable pump-action design focused on compact storage without sacrificing familiar ergonomics. Available in both a full-length 18.5-inch configuration and a shorter, Shockwave-style variant, the Pak-Out folds down to fit easily into backpacks or duffle bags.