Minnesota Gun Report

This week: Joe Biden plans to put Beto “Hell Yeah, We’re Taking your AR15” O’Rourke in charge of gun policy if elected. The Michigan House passes bill barring state tax funding for “gun buybacks”. Then, Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser talks with Mitch Berg about the “Red Flag” gun confiscation bills the Minnesota House just passed. […]

This week: Charges dropped – and, arguably, never really understood – against New Jersey security guard. Chamaign, IL mayor grants herself emergency power to ban gun sales – due to Covid19. Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar talks about this past week in the legislature. From the show: NJ Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Armed Security […]

This week: Bloomberg pumps unspent campaign money into Democratic campaigns. Three different states, three different sets of responses to Covid19 vis a vis the 2nd Amendment. Then, Caucus Chairman Bryan Strawser on the news from the legislature in what is turning into a Covid-dominated session. From the show: Bloomberg transfers $18 Million to Democratic campaigns […]

This week: The annual Gun Rights rally is canceled due to the public health emergency.  But we’re not done organizing.  Caucus director Bryan Strawser has the details. Twin Citians are buying guns in unprecedented numbers. Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar separates fact from fiction when it comes to sheriff and police departments and permit […]

This week: Covid19 is a bigger gun salesman than Barack Obama The legal battle over government’s power to shut down gun sales for “emergencies” is going to be long an difficult Then, Sarah and John Hauptman with a message and some advice for new gun owners:  Welcome – to a fantastic community, and some incredible […]

This week: Governor Walz’s emergency order violates the rules as re gun ranges.  Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the story – and a call to action. Violent crime in Brazil is down over 20% in the one year since President Bolsonaro started liberalizing laws for law-abiding citizens. Then, host and producer Mitch Berg, with an editorial […]

This week: Democratic hunger for gun control leads them to both reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act – just in time for the nation to be cooped up indoors for months. Record-setting gun sales in Ohio. . Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you. Nancy Pelosi Delays VIolence […]

This week: The Solicitor General dismisses a machine-gun case – to defend Obamacare. Asian-Americans are arming up against hate crime attacks. California’s ammunition background checks are on hold – for now. Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you. DOJ Dismisses Indictment of machine Gun Prosecution while Cert Petition […]

We’re a day late – but not  a dollar short, since the story Rob covers in this episode broke after our normal publication time. This week: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau bans assault weapons in Canada A robber walks into a store with a replica gun.  Store owner with the real thing is not amused. Then, […]

This week – the session’s almost over.  The job ahead of us isn’t. This week: Rob Doar reports on the last-minute maneuvering in the MN House regarding the Universal Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation bills – and how you shut ’em down. Mexican President Lopez Obrador is seeking an apology for the Obama-era “Fast and Furious” […]

Today’s the first day of the 2021 Legislative session here in Minnesota.  And it’s going to be a busy one. This week in the news:  Cam Edwards on the outlook for gun rights in Congress this year. Then – MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and Poliical Director Rob Doar talk about the outlook for the coming […]

On this week’s episode: Surprising fact – Congresspeople are allowed to carry firearms.  At the Capitol.   The new majority might change that. New of President-Elect Biden’s cabinet picks have long pedigrees as gun control advocates. Then – MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and Poliical Director Rob Doar talk about the outlook for the coming session, and […]

On this week’s episode: Surprising nobody, gun sales in Minnesota rose in 2020.   A lot. Law review article tries to make case that the FDA should regulate guns like…medical devices? Then – as the MN legisalature opens to a much better picture for gun rights, but the new Congress convenes under the complete control of […]

On this week’s episode: The demographics of new gun owners are changing – which may eventually make gun grabbers jobs…awkward. New lawsuit tried to blame the NRA for 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack. Then – being a  Second Amendment activist was a lot more fun when it involved the annual rallies, the gun shows, Lobbying Day, […]

On this week’s episode: The US Senate’s new Democratic majority is thin enough that they might not go all in for radical gun control, yet – but that’s not going to stop Judiciary Comnittee chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) from making things sticker for the law-abiding gun owner. A loophole in Fourth Amendment law allows police […]

On this week’s episode: Caucus political director Rob Doar reports on a “relatively quiet” week at the Capitol that didn’t sound all that quiet at all.    . Then – self-defense report bills (commonly called “Stand your Ground”) are working their way through the Minnesota Legislature.  MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the many, many myths […]

On this week’s episode: Caucus political director Rob Doar on last week’s mass shooting in Buffalo, Minnesota.    . Then – “why doesn’t the gun rights movement go on the offensive?”  “Why aren’t we confronting legislators, aggressively, and getting in their face?” .  MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the marathon that is getting gun policy […]

On this week’s episode: Some states loosen restrictions on firearms carry in state houses. Then – facts and…not facts about Constitutional Carry.   MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the issue, and the Constitutional Carry bills in the Minnesota Legislature, with host and producer Mitch Berg. News: “Guns in capitol buildings divide states after armed protests” (Washington […]

On this week’s episode: Some of President Biden’s appointments should concern gun owners. Last week we told you about some states that were loosening restrictions on carry at state capitol.  This week – Washington goes the other way. Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar joins host Mitch Berg to talk about this past few weeks […]

On this week’s episode: It’s Committee Week at the capitol in Saint Paul.  Political Director Rob Doar reports. State legislators are working to pre-empt Biden administration gun control efforts in advance. Then, Caucus chair Bryan Strawser joins host Mitch Berg to talk about social unrest, and what smart gun owners do around it. News: “GOP […]

On this week’s episode: Congressional Democrats introduce the first of their long wish list of gun control bills. Xavier Becerra appears set to be confirmed as HHS Secretary. Then, Mitch talks with Sarah Hauptmann about one of the fastest-growing cohorts among gun owners – people to the left of the political center.  . News: “House […]

On this week’s episode: As wait times stretch to six months, an Illinois state senator proposes eradicating the state’s antiquated firarms ID law. South Dakota adopts carry permits as substitute for NICS. Then, Mitch talks with Sarah Hauptmann about one of the fastest-growing cohorts among gun owners – people to the left of the political […]

On this week’s short-but-sweet episode: Congress debates “assault weapon” ban after a week with two mass shootings. Democrats in the US Senate mull getting rid of the filibuster to jam down gun laws. Then, as the Legislature’s Easter break begins, Rob Doar has a halftime report from the Capitol.  . News: “Senate Republicans dismiss Democrats’ […]

On this week’s short-but-sweet episode: Iowa gets Constitutional Carry! Alabama proposes lifetime carry permits, as well as a state prohibited persons database. Then:  it’s Lobby Day, tomorrow, April 6.   MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the details.  Hope to see you there – virtually, this year. .  . News: “[Iowa Governor] Reynolds signs […]

On this week’s episode: Rob Doar looks back at Lobby Day, last Tuesday Biden’s gun grab proposals. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser reports on national issues, and the Caucus’s take on them. News: This has  the”Jeo Biden Learns to Love Gun Control by Presidential Fiat” (Reason)

On this week’s episode: Florida and Montana joined a growing list of states moving to nullify potential federal gun legislation. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Rob Doar explains what’s going on at the Capitol, during “Omnibus Week”.   There’s good news. News: “Florida House to Congress: Don’t take our gun rights” and Montana governor signs […]

On this week’s episode: Support for gun control sinking fast, especially among the young. Second Amendment Sanctuary laws advance in Arkansas and North Dakota Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus political director Rob Doar and host Mitch Berg talk about New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Corlett, and what “strict scrutiny” means. News: ABC […]

On this week’s episode: Political director Rob Doar wraps up this week’s activities at the Capitol, and gets ready for the final week of the regular session. An obscure-ish federal court decision is helping shape the gun control debate in DC. Then:  host Mitch Berg has an editorial about the state of gun rights today […]

On this week’s episode: A Second Amendment sanctuary in…California? A police dog that can smell…serial numbers? Then:  political director Rob Doar and Mitch Berg discuss some happenings outside the Legislature, at cities and counties around the state. News: James Looks to Delcare San Clemente as Second Amendment Sanctuary (San Clemente Times) Analysis: Dogs Can’t Smell […]

On this week’s episode: A SCOTUS case that effects the Fourth and, possibly, the Second Amendment.  In a good way. In a story that is, pinky swear, completely unrelated, the Administration’s effort to “reform” the Supreme Court proceeds. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus volunteer director Lisa Sinna discusses upcoming volunteer opportunities – involving being out and in […]

On this week’s episode: Bryan Strawser discusses the Federal Court case striking down California’s “Assault Weapons” ban. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus volunteer and gunsmith Connor Daine talks about “build your own” projects in the new economy. News: Judge rules California’s ban on Assault Weapons unconstitutional (NBC News)