Minnesota Firearm News

Preemption Laws like we have are not the exception, but the rule. Forty-three other states in the United States have Firearm Preemption Laws on the books. It is common practice in the United States to have universal criminal laws throughout the state and country. We must maintain this expectation to ensure our fellow man understands what is legal at all times.

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.

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.

Minnesota’s Department of Commerce has issued a firearm-related “data call” requiring homeowner insurers to submit detailed policy and claims information under Executive Order 25-12. While the data will reportedly be aggregated for a report to the Governor, the collection effort raises questions about privacy, potential legislative recommendations, and how firearm-related information could be used in future state policy debates.

Today the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee is hearing HF 3433 and HF 3402—two sweeping proposals that would ban many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and magazines over 10 rounds. The bills could impose strict registration requirements, criminal penalties, and limited grandfathering, raising significant constitutional and practical concerns for lawful gun owners across the state.

New Mexico’s sweeping semi-automatic firearm ban, SB 17, has stalled after failing to advance before the legislative deadline—a significant victory for gun owners and small businesses who mobilized in strong opposition. While the proposal is effectively dead for this session, sponsors have signaled they intend to revisit similar legislation in the future, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and engagement.