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Patriot's Almanac
Minnesota Firearm News



CZ to Supply New Service Pistols to the German Army
In a historic break from tradition, the German military has selected a foreign-made sidearm for the first time in decades. Česká zbrojovka (CZ) will now supply the Bundeswehr with the CZ P-10 C OR, redesignated as the P13, replacing the long-serving Heckler & Koch P8. The move ends Germany’s uninterrupted legacy of domestically manufactured service pistols and marks the adoption of its first striker-fired handgun—signaling a major shift in European military small-arms procure

Austin Reville
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Understanding Minnesota's Firearm State Preemption: Key Implications for Gun Owners
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.

Austin Reville
Nov 1, 20254 min read


Virginia’s Gun Laws in Chaos — State Police Don’t Even Know What to Enforce
Confusion surrounds new Virginia gun laws as the Virginia State Police admit uncertainty over enforcement, leaving gun owners and dealers navigating conflicting rules, court decisions, and legal risks.

Austin Reville
9 hours ago4 min read


ATF Rule Changes Could Roll Back Years of Gun Control — And Open the Door for Collectors
Sweeping proposed changes from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could roll back major Biden-era gun regulations, expand NFA freedoms, and reopen firearm imports—marking one of the most significant pro-Second Amendment shifts in years.

Austin Reville
1 day ago4 min read


New Lawsuit Targets Federal Machine Gun Ban — And the Power Behind It
A lawsuit backed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation challenges the federal machine gun ban, arguing it exceeds Congress’ authority under the Commerce Clause and could reshape limits on federal power.

Austin Reville
1 day ago4 min read


DOJ Relaxes Marijuana Rules — But Gun Owners Still in the Crosshairs
The Department of Justice is easing marijuana restrictions while maintaining firearm bans for users, creating a legal conflict that could leave millions of Americans as prohibited gun owners despite state-level legalization.

Austin Reville
1 day ago4 min read

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