Minnesota Firearm News

Lodestar Technology has introduced the LNK9, a 9mm handgun featuring biometric fingerprint access, PIN authentication, and integrated smart technology. The firearm represents one of the latest attempts to bring “smart gun” features into the personal defense market.

At SHOT Show, Archon took its already flat-shooting Type B pistol to the next level with new ported, compensated, and compact variants designed to further tame recoil and speed up follow-up shots. Building on the pistol’s signature low bore axis, these upgrades deliver competition-level control while remaining practical for everyday carry—cementing the Archon Type B as one of the most innovative handgun platforms on the market today.

Black Rain Ordnance shook up SHOT Show 2026 with a bold expansion beyond ARs, unveiling an American-made AK platform and a new line of suppressors. The Freedom Fighter AK blends classic 7.62×39 ruggedness with modern features like a milled receiver, free-float M-Lok handguard, and suppressor-ready muzzle device, while the lightweight Chinook .30-cal suppressor delivers cutting-edge flow-through performance in a sleek, titanium package.

Springfield Armory is stepping into the pistol caliber carbine market with the Kuna, a compact and lightweight 9mm PCC unveiled at SHOT Show. Featuring a roller-delayed operating system, suppressor-ready design, and modern ergonomics, the Kuna is built for control, reliability, and discreet carry in a backpack-ready package.

KRISS, the innovative firearm manufacturer behind the iconic Vector, is reentering the handgun market with the highly anticipated Kymera pistol. First teased at SHOT Show 2025 and showcased again this year, the Kymera brings true modularity to an all-metal, hammer-fired pistol design.

DPMS Panther Arms made a splash at SHOT Show with the return of its iconic Kitty Kat AR-15 pistol and SBR, now produced under Palmetto State Armory. Once a staple among Minnesota law enforcement, the revived Kitty Kat blends retro styling with modern upgrades, including multi-caliber options, updated magazine patterns using Glock and CZ Scorpion magazines, and even wood furniture for a nostalgic aesthetic.