Minnesota Firearm News

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers Virginia gun law challenges, New Jersey firearm confiscation lawsuits, Maryland’s Glock ban court fight, renewed scrutiny of the Hughes Amendment, and continued growth in firearm sales and NFA ownership.

The Second Circuit’s decision striking down New York’s “Vampire Rule” marks another major post-Bruen defeat for aggressive gun control laws and reinforces that states cannot sidestep constitutional carry protections through legal loopholes.

Minnesota’s legislative session ended without major new gun control laws passing, marking a major win for gun owners after fierce opposition from advocates and groups like the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus helped stop several proposed restrictions.

Pennsylvania’s SB 822 would strengthen firearm preemption laws by holding cities financially accountable for unlawful local gun ordinances and protecting gun owners from costly legal battles.

Rhode Island’s proposed SB 2710 would ban possession of many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and add costly insurance requirements, raising fears of confiscation and broader national gun control efforts.

Crime rates across the United States are falling while gun ownership continues to rise, challenging the claim that more lawful firearms automatically lead to more violence and fueling debate over current gun control policies.