Minnesota Firearm News

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is defending its updated gender ID policy for firearm purchases, while critics argue expanding federal bureaucracy and documentation requirements could create new barriers for lawful gun owners exercising their Second Amendment rights.

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers Illinois targeting Glock-style pistols, a new federal bill challenging the NFA tax system, and the Second Amendment Foundation’s push for the Supreme Court to limit expansive “sensitive places” carry bans.

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s proposed Freedom from Taxes Act would eliminate the remaining NFA taxes on machine guns and destructive devices, potentially opening the door to major constitutional challenges against the National Firearms Act itself.

The Second Circuit’s decision striking down New York’s “Vampire Rule” marks another major post-Bruen defeat for aggressive gun control laws and reinforces that states cannot sidestep constitutional carry protections through legal loopholes.

Minnesota’s legislative session ended without major new gun control laws passing, marking a major win for gun owners after fierce opposition from advocates and groups like the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus helped stop several proposed restrictions.

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers Virginia’s new “assault weapon” ban, the DOJ’s landmark challenge to D.C.’s suppressor ban, New York carry law defeats in court, and growing concerns over how firearm “accessories” could be targeted nationwide.