Minnesota Firearm News

New Hampshire’s HB 1793 has passed the state House and now heads to the Senate, advancing campus carry protections for law-abiding students and faculty. The bill would prohibit public colleges from enforcing gun-free policies, protect access to both lethal and non-lethal self-defense tools, and impose financial penalties on institutions that violate constitutional rights.

South Dakota has removed suppressors from its “controlled weapon” definition, positioning itself ahead of potential federal NFA deregulation—while Virginia lawmakers recently attempted, and failed, to impose a $500 state tax on suppressors. The sharp contrast highlights the growing divide between states expanding Second Amendment freedoms and those seeking new ways to tax and regulate lawful firearm accessories.

After declaring that “the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” Senator Chuck Schumer now faces a pivotal test: will he support national concealed carry reciprocity as Congress negotiates major funding legislation? With a narrow window for policy riders, gun owners are urging action—not just words—to ensure constitutional rights don’t end at state lines.

As political power shifts in Washington, taxpayer-funded “gun violence research” has become a reliable tool for advancing gun control—regardless of election outcomes. With Congress now moving to lock in funding and shield it from future oversight, these ideologically driven studies are poised to continue shaping legislation, court arguments, and public opinion. For gun owners, the fight isn’t just in legislatures—it’s in how policy is framed, funded, and sold as “science.”

MEAN Arms has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement in litigation tied to the 2022 Buffalo attack after a New York court allowed the case to proceed under PLCAA’s “predicate exception.” The case signals a growing legal strategy in blue states: using consumer protection and marketing claims to chip away at federal liability protections for the firearms industry—an approach that could reshape how manufacturers operate nationwide.

New research from the Crime Prevention Research Center warns that artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly acting as de facto megaphones for gun-control advocacy, presenting politically skewed positions as neutral fact. Despite citing correct data in some cases, many AI systems consistently frame issues like concealed carry, “assault weapon” bans, and red flag laws through a pro–gun control lens—often contradicting decades of peer-reviewed research.