MN bill that would remove 'duty to retreat' requirement from law fails House vote
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted on a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
Minnesota gun permit applications decline 46% since high in 2021: Data
Minnesota has seen a nearly 50% decrease in gun permit applications since 2021.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
MN law banning binary triggers to take effect; critics say it won’t reduce crime
A new law banning binary triggers in Minnesota is set to take effect at the start of the New Year.
Binary trigger ban set to take effect in MN
A new law banning binary triggers in Minnesota is set to take effect at the start of the New Year.
MN Attorney General sues gun-maker Glock [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Thursday morning against Glock, a firearms manufacturer, over its pistol "switch" conversion capability. The lawsuit claims the gun-maker has known since the 1908s that the firearm's design allowed for easy modifications to function as a fully automatic weapon.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect had a ghost gun
Pennsylvania court records reveal Luigi Mangione had a “3D printed pistol and a black silencer" when he was arrested and eventually charged with murder.
CEO murder suspect had a ‘ghost gun’
An increasing number of ghost guns have been recovered by police in recent years in connection to crimes across the country and in Minnesota.
Here's how US gun ownership has evolved over the past decade, new Gallup poll shows
The number of gun owners in the United States has remained largely unchanged, but the demographics of gun ownership have evolved.
Hennepin Co. expands Red Flag Law community awareness: 'We want to help save lives'
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office discussed the use of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, also known as the Red Flag law, and a program to help assist others in learning more.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation: Here's what that means
The Supreme Court seems ready to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, which have become increasingly common in crime scenes. Justices debated whether kits for building untraceable firearms should be regulated like traditional guns.
Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
MN Supreme Court duty to retreat ruling
When the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld two second-degree assault with a deadly weapon convictions against a man with a machete who was threatened by a man with a knife at a Minneapolis light rail station, the state's highest court also set a new precedent involving Minnesota's self-defense laws.
New laws going into effect in MN in August: List
New laws governing drug testing, flying cars and booster seats are all set to take effect in August.
Minnesota’s gun carrying age restriction ruled on by federal court
Minnesota’s state law shouldn’t bar 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns legally, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
ASK campaign: Normalizing checking gun storage where kids visit
Parents who’ve experienced the worst loss are encouraging other parents to have a tough conversation about guns.
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Ghost guns ban law weighed by Minnesota Supreme Court
An effort to dismantle a state law banning the possession of ghost guns was heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday.