Minnesota Firearm News

New York lawmakers are now targeting BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles with new legislation that would classify them as “imitation weapons,” potentially banning their sale in functional form. The move signals an expanding push to regulate not just firearms—but anything resembling them.

A federal appeals court has upheld New York’s stun gun and taser ban, despite Supreme Court precedent affirming that modern arms are protected under the Second Amendment. By brushing aside rulings like Caetano v. Massachusetts, the decision highlights growing concerns over lower courts redefining constitutional protections—and limiting self-defense options for law-abiding Americans.

A major Supreme Court case could decide whether states can bypass federal protections and target the firearms industry through lawsuits—impacting gun manufacturers and Second Amendment rights nationwide.

A decorated veteran was wrongfully arrested in New York over gun laws—yet a court ruled he has no legal recourse, raising serious concerns about due process and enforcement.

New York agrees to stop enforcing its social media disclosure rule for concealed carry permits after a legal challenge, marking a partial win for gun rights.

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