Minnesota Firearm News

Firearm manufacturer and Second Amendment advocate Brandon “AK Guy” Herrera is poised to become the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District after incumbent Tony Gonzales announced he will not seek re-election. Herrera now heads toward the November election with strong support from the firearms community.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Hemani, a case challenging the federal prohibition on firearm possession by marijuana users under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). The justices examined whether disarming someone based solely on regular marijuana use aligns with the historical-tradition standard set forth in Bruen, a decision that could significantly impact status-based firearm bans nationwide.

A legal battle over the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has reached the U.S. Supreme Court as gun industry groups challenge New York’s “firearm industry responsibility” law in NSSF v. James. The case could determine whether states can bypass federal protections by using civil liability laws to regulate firearm manufacturers and dealers.

Wyoming lawmakers are advancing several pro-Second Amendment bills, including lowering the concealed carry permit age to 18, strengthening protections against red flag-style orders, expanding constitutional carry on college campuses, and enhancing civil enforcement against unconstitutional federal gun control. With key votes pending in the Senate, supporters say the outcome could further solidify Wyoming’s reputation as one of the most 2A-friendly states in the nation.

Texas’ 23rd Congressional District is headed to a May 26 Republican runoff after Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera finished just four votes apart in the primary. 2 If By Sea Tactical endorses Herrera, citing his firm opposition to federal gun control and strong support for Second Amendment protections as key reasons gun owners should turn out for the runoff.

West Virginia’s SB 1071, which cleared the Judiciary Committee, has stalled before reaching the Finance Committee, raising concerns among supporters that the bill may be sidelined without a recorded vote. Advocates are urging Senate leadership to bring the measure to the floor, arguing that lawmakers should publicly vote on the proposal rather than allow it to fade through procedural delay.