Minnesota Firearm News

A court has struck down Washington D.C.’s 10-round magazine ban, ruling that standard-capacity magazines are in common use and protected under the Second Amendment. The decision could influence ongoing legal challenges to similar laws across the country.

Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28, known as the “PEACE Act,” would redefine animal abuse in a way that could criminalize hunting, fishing, livestock production, and wildlife management. Supporters say it protects animals, while critics warn it threatens outdoor traditions and conservation funding.

Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand sparked backlash after saying gun owners should be “ashamed” of owning firearms during a community meeting. His remarks — and subsequent clarification — have renewed debate over how some public officials view the Second Amendment and the millions of Americans who lawfully exercise it.

A legal battle over the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has reached the U.S. Supreme Court as gun industry groups challenge New York’s “firearm industry responsibility” law in NSSF v. James. The case could determine whether states can bypass federal protections by using civil liability laws to regulate firearm manufacturers and dealers.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the NRA’s bid for monetary damages in NRA v. Vullo, leaving qualified immunity in place for former New York official Maria Vullo. While the NRA won’t receive compensation, the Court’s prior unanimous 9-0 ruling affirming its First Amendment claim remains a significant precedent against government officials using regulatory pressure to suppress lawful advocacy.

Newly released DOJ files show that Michael Bloomberg appeared in multiple communications within Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s social network, including invitations and contact information exchanges. While the documents do not allege criminal wrongdoing by Bloomberg or confirm visits to Epstein’s properties, they highlight overlapping social circles and previously undisclosed associations brought to light through investigative reporting by The Reload.