Minnesota Firearm News

A Pennsylvania Supreme Court case challenges the state’s under-21 carry ban, raising major constitutional questions about whether 18–20-year-olds are fully protected by the Second Amendment.

Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against Glock, claiming the company’s marketing contributes to illegal firearm modifications using conversion devices known as “switches.” The case reflects a growing legal strategy aimed at holding gun manufacturers responsible for criminal misuse of their products.

Pennsylvania gun owners are urging lawmakers to advance Senate Bill 822, legislation designed to strengthen the state’s firearm preemption law and hold local governments accountable for passing gun ordinances that violate state law. Supporters say the bill would finally give citizens the tools needed to challenge illegal local gun regulations.

Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–2027 Pennsylvania budget includes $1 million for a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention and expanded funding for PICS. Second Amendment advocates warn the measures could grow firearm bureaucracy, increase costs for gun owners, and further entrench the state’s controversial “Record of Sale” system.

HB 1909 has passed the Pennsylvania House and would expand criminal penalties tied to Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders—potentially upgrading minor allegations to higher-level charges and triggering permanent firearm prohibitions under both state and federal law. Because PFAs are civil orders often issued ex parte, critics argue the bill could create a pathway to lifetime gun bans without the evidentiary standards of a criminal conviction.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing HB 2018, a bill that would create a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board with authority to collect data and recommend legislative changes. While framed as a public safety measure, critics warn the board could lay the groundwork for expanded firearm restrictions, including broader confiscation policies and new regulatory proposals.