The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled 4-2 that residents can legally possess firearms without serial numbers, aligning state law with federal statutes. The decision overturns a lower court ruling and marks a significant affirmation of gun rights in the state.
In the aftermath of a deadly attack in Manhattan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) declared, “Automatic weapons are as easy to get as a cell phone.” A closer look at U.S. firearms laws and purchasing processes reveals this claim is factually incorrect.
Amid growing scrutiny over the Sig Sauer P320 pistol platform, the firearms manufacturer released a strong statement reaffirming confidence in the weapon’s safety and reliability. The response follows multiple lawsuits alleging unintentional discharges, a temporary Air Force suspension, and a controversial memo from ICE suggesting a shift to Glock sidearms.
An FBI Ballistic Research Facility (BRF) report examining an alleged “uncommanded discharge” from a Sig Sauer M18 pistol—carried by a Michigan State Police officer—has reignited scrutiny of the firearm’s safety. The August 30, 2024, report, released this week via a public-records request, did not conclusively determine that the pistol fired on its own, but confirmed it was possible under certain conditions.
Rhode Island’s Democrat-controlled legislature passed a bill Friday banning the in-state sale and manufacture of so-called “assault weapons.” The legislation now awaits the signature of Gov. Dan McKee (D), who signaled strong support for the measure following its passage.
Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith celebrated a major legal victory after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down Mexico’s lawsuit against the firearms manufacturer. The high court's ruling on June 5, 2025, upheld American sovereignty and the Second Amendment by affirming that U.S. gunmakers cannot be held responsible for criminal misuse of their products in foreign countries.
A disturbing report from Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol has uncovered a growing trend in international arms smuggling, where U.S.-purchased firearms are shipped to Colombia hidden inside everyday electronics. These weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorist organizations like the FARC and ELN.
Jeffrey Rupnow, 42, has been charged with multiple felonies after his 15-year-old daughter, Natalie Rupnow, carried out a deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16, 2024.
