Minnesota Firearm News

Illinois’ proposed RIFL Act could dramatically raise firearm costs by imposing massive new fees on manufacturers, sparking concerns that gun ownership may become financially out of reach for many law-abiding Americans.

Chicago files a lawsuit against Glock over illegal “switches,” raising concerns about using courts to target manufacturers instead of addressing enforcement failures against repeat offenders.

The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a challenge to Illinois’ public transit carry ban, leaving restrictions in place and raising concerns about how lower courts are applying Second Amendment standards set in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.

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

Illinois’ taxpayer-funded “violence interruption” programs are facing scrutiny after troubling allegations involving individuals tied to state-backed initiatives. As debates grow over effectiveness, oversight, and accountability, Minnesota gun owners should pay attention—because policy trends in Illinois often influence legislative conversations in St. Paul.