Minnesota Firearm News

A massive reporting failure in California left more than 464,000 criminal case records unreported for decades, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of background checks. The discovery is raising new questions about the reliability of the state’s gun control and criminal record systems.

Across the country, lawmakers continue pushing bans on commonly owned firearms, often using shifting language and last-minute amendments that can turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals overnight. A recent example comes from legislation that initially allowed gun owners who legally possessed certain firearms before July 1, 2026 to keep them under a grandfather clause. However, a proposed amendment could drastically change that protection. Instead of allowing continued po

Minnesota’s proposed AR-15 ban, SF 3655, has passed out of committee and is now headed to the Senate floor. If approved, the bill would restrict the future sale and transfer of many commonly owned semi-automatic rifles in the state.

New federal legislation aims to block taxpayer funding for state gun owner registries, addressing privacy concerns and protecting the rights of lawful firearm owners.

Virginia lawmakers have passed one of the nation’s most sweeping gun control packages, including a ban on many semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. With the legislation now headed to the governor’s desk, gun rights organizations are preparing major legal challenges that could shape the future of the Second Amendment nationwide.

Virginia lawmakers have passed sweeping gun control legislation, including a ban on many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and new restrictions on magazines and the firearms industry. Gun rights groups warn the measures could spark major court challenges and signal similar proposals in other states.