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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Minnesota Advances Semi-auto Firearm Ban Allowing Warrantless Home Inspections of Gun Owners - Ammoland.com
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would ban possession of nearly every semiautomatic firearm in the state, creating what gun rights advocates warn constitutes one of the nation’s most aggressive attempts to criminalize commonly owned weapons while imposing unprecedented warrantless home inspections on gun owners who attempt to comply.
House File 3433 and its Senate companion SF 3654, introduced by DFL legislators in the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, carry the title “Possession of semiautomatic military style assault weapons banned, and criminal penalties provided.” The measures are part of a broader gun control package that includes companion bills and separate magazine capacity restrictions.
As of February 22, 2026, the bills were referred to the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, with a hearing scheduled for February 24, 2026. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus reported that the Senate versions were not moving as of that date, though the political dynamics remain precarious.
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GOA Backs West Virginia Bill to Allow State-Facilitated Machine Gun Transfers for Civilians - Ammoland.com
Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced its strong support for newly introduced legislation in West Virginia on February 20, 2026. The bill would establish state-run entities (like ABC stores in other states that sell liquor) to purchase and transfer fully automatic machine guns to qualified, law-abiding private citizens. This approach aims to utilize a specific exemption in federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), known as the Hughes Amendment, which has prohibited the registration of new machine guns for civilian ownership since 1986.
The press release from GOA, issued from its Springfield, Virginia headquarters, describes the proposal as a way to restore access to what supporters call constitutionally protected arms. It leverages language in the federal statute stating that the machine gun prohibition “does not apply with respect to … a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of” a state or its political subdivisions.
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SCOTUS Once Again Punts On Duncan v. Bonta - Ammoland.com
In the realm of Second Amendment litigation, few cases have captured as much attention and endured as long a journey as Duncan v. Bonta. This challenge to California’s prohibition on standard-capacity magazines, defined as those holding more than 10 rounds, has ping-ponged through the federal courts for nearly a decade. As of February 2026, the case sits in limbo at the U.S. Supreme Court, repeatedly relisted for conference without a decision on whether to grant review. This pattern of delays underscores the justices’ cautious approach to post-Bruen gun rights cases, potentially signaling deeper divisions or strategic timing within the Court.
The origins of Duncan v. Bonta trace back to 2016, when California voters approved Proposition 63, which banned the possession of what the state called large-capacity magazines (LCMs).
The law was built on earlier restrictions that prohibited the manufacture and sale of such magazines, but allowed existing owners to keep them. Prop 63 went further, requiring owners to surrender, sell out of state, or destroy their LCMs, with criminal penalties for non-compliance. Proponents argued that LCMs facilitate mass shootings by enabling sustained fire without reloading. Opponents, including the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) and individual plaintiffs like Virginia Duncan, contended that the ban infringes on the Second Amendment right to bear arms for self-defense, as LCMs are commonly used in handguns and rifles for lawful purposes.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
CPRC Study Examines Transgender Representation in Active Shooting Attacks - Ammoland.com
The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), created by John Lott, has published research on the ratio of active shooting attacks by people who are mentally confused about their gender identity, commonly referred to as “transgender.” In 2024, according to the CRPC research, transgender individuals were 12 times as likely to commit an active shooting attack compared to the population as a whole.
In 2024, Politifact published an article claiming that mass shootings by transgender people is a small number of all mass shootings. As the CPRC research points out, this does not tell us if people who identify as transgender are more or less likely to engage in mass murder or attempted mass murder than the population at large. As is common in discussions of violence and statistics, the way you define the variables makes all the difference in how the numbers shake out. Considering broad definitions of “terrorism” or “gun violence” will give a significantly different result than considering more precise definitions of active shooting attacks or mass killing. Another important variable is what time frame is considered.
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Supreme Court Shake-Up? Alito Exit Could Hand Trump Critical 2A Appointment - Ammoland.com
In the corridors of Washington, D.C., whispers of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s potential retirement have grown into a roar. At 75 years old and marking 20 years on the bench, Alito’s upcoming book release on October 6, 2026, just one day after the start of the Court’s new term, has fueled intense speculation that he may step down to ensure his conservative legacy endures under President Donald Trump’s second term. With Republicans holding the Senate majority ahead of the 2026 midterms, the timing appears strategic: a retirement now could allow Trump to appoint a like-minded successor before any potential shift in Senate control.
Alito’s Role in Bruen and the Modern Second Amendment Framework
Alito, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006, has been a cornerstone of the Court’s conservative wing, particularly on issues like gun rights. His input in the landmark 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen revolutionized Second Amendment jurisprudence, striking down New York’s restrictive concealed-carry laws and establishing a history-and-tradition test for evaluating gun regulations. This ruling has led to a wave of lower-court decisions invalidating various gun control measures, from assault weapon bans to age restrictions on firearm purchases. Alito’s retirement would create an opportunity to solidify or potentially alter this pro-gun trajectory, depending on his replacement.
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