Minnesota Firearm News

A Texas shooting organization has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the 1986 machine gun ban under 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). The case, Temple Gun Club v. Bondi, argues Congress exceeded its authority and could reopen the civilian machine gun registry if successful.

West Virginia’s SB 1071 drew national attention by proposing a state-run pathway for lawful machine gun ownership under a federal legal carve-out. Although the bill passed committee with strong support, it was halted by Senate leadership—raising questions about political pressure, lobbying influence, and the future of the proposal.

West Virginia’s SB 1071, a bold proposal to allow the state to facilitate lawful machine gun transfers to qualified citizens, has stalled before reaching a full vote. While the bill was halted after clearing committee, supporters say the fight to revive the legislation and challenge federal firearm restrictions is far from over.

West Virginia’s SB 1071, which cleared the Judiciary Committee, has stalled before reaching the Finance Committee, raising concerns among supporters that the bill may be sidelined without a recorded vote. Advocates are urging Senate leadership to bring the measure to the floor, arguing that lawmakers should publicly vote on the proposal rather than allow it to fade through procedural delay.

Kentucky’s HB 749 would establish a state-run Office of Public Defense to facilitate lawful machine gun transfers under an existing federal exemption allowing transfers “to or by” a state. Supporters say the bill challenges the long-standing NFA framework while using language already embedded in federal law, potentially setting up a significant test case in the evolving Second Amendment landscape.