Minnesota Firearm News

The Department of Justice is backing down from defending the Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule after a legal challenge led by Gun Owners of America and its allies. With the appeal dropped, the rule remains blocked—marking a major win for gun owners and a significant check on federal attempts to expand regulation of private firearm sales.

The ATF’s controversial “frame and receiver” rule is back, with the DOJ pushing a revised version that still expands federal control over firearm components. Despite court challenges and ongoing legal uncertainty, the rule continues to impact gun owners, hobbyists, and small businesses—raising serious questions about regulatory overreach and who truly has the authority to define firearms.

After a decade-long partnership, Scheels has cut ties with Mrgunsngear over concerns his content became “too political.” The split highlights a growing trend of major retailers distancing themselves from Second Amendment advocacy—and raises questions about where big box loyalty really lies.

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.

Kentucky lawmakers overrode vetoes from Andy Beshear to pass two major pro-Second Amendment bills, protecting the firearms industry from lawsuits and restoring concealed carry rights for young adults. The decisive move signals growing momentum for gun rights and offers a roadmap for other states to push back against restrictive policies.

The National Rifle Association faces mounting pressure to reform its leadership and structure as internal divisions and a massive board hinder accountability and effectiveness. With trust on the line, the organization’s future may depend on whether meaningful changes can restore confidence among gun owners.