Minnesota Firearm News

This week’s 2 If By Sea Tactical roundup covers surging firearm sales, new gun control efforts in states like Connecticut and Virginia, expanded hunting access on federal lands, and major DOJ policy shifts impacting gun owners nationwide.

New Hampshire’s HB 1793 would restore campus carry rights at public colleges and universities, making the bill a major test of whether lawmakers truly support the Second Amendment and self-defense rights on campus.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes allowing direct-to-door firearm shipping through remote background checks and digital identity verification, a move that could dramatically reshape gun sales and expand access for rural buyers.

Pennsylvania’s SB 822 would strengthen firearm preemption laws by holding cities financially accountable for unlawful local gun ordinances and protecting gun owners from costly legal battles.

Rhode Island’s proposed SB 2710 would ban possession of many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and add costly insurance requirements, raising fears of confiscation and broader national gun control efforts.

Crime rates across the United States are falling while gun ownership continues to rise, challenging the claim that more lawful firearms automatically lead to more violence and fueling debate over current gun control policies.