Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus

The 2022 elections created a trifecta of democrat control of the legislature and the governor. What does that mean for gun rights? Tune in and find out. www.gunowners.mn

In this July 2022 debate question, incumbent State Rep. Erik Mortensen and former State Rep. Bob Loonan discuss a number of Second Amendment issues, including Constitutional Carry. Read our statement about former Rep. Loonan's position on Constitutional Carry on our website at: https://gunowners.mn/bob-loonan-hd-54a-constitutional-carry/

Today the Supreme Court dropped a landmark decision in the case of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Breun, affirming "The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home." What does this mean? What's next? Tune in and find out.

Thanks, Senator Franzen for visiting our website! It's truly unfortunate that you believe it's an "extreme" position to oppose proposals that "infringe upon the rights of law-abiding gun owners" We'll always fight for law-abiding gun owners. We will always fight infringements upon the 2nd Amendment. It's not "extreme" to refuse to compromise on fundamental constitutional rights. From the June 7th, 2022 Senate DFL Press Conference on Gun Control

SHOCKING VIDEO: At a Senate DFL Press Conference on June 7th, 2022, Senator Ron Latz says that those who oppose gun control are "EXACTLY THE ONES" that government needs to worry about.

President Biden has announced a prime-time address on gun control legislation. MN Gun Owners Caucus SVP Rob Doar will watch and provide live responses to the address. Join us!

On WCCO TV on May 29th, 2022, House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL) stated that the Second Amendment was never intended to be an individual right. Rep. Winkler is running for Hennepin County Attorney. Learn more & get in the fight at http://gunowners.mn/join

In this video featuring MN Gun Owners Caucus & PAC Chair Bryan Strawser, learn how the Caucus approaches elections. Bryan covers our survey, grading, and endorsement processes. Learn more on our website at https://gunowners.mn/elections.

After a long session, tonight is the last night for bills to advance in 2022! So far, we've managed to beat back every attempt at gun control. We will be here to see it though.

The Minnesota House is hearing an amendment to the Environment Omnibus Bill THIS MORNING to restore the DNR/MN Deer Hunters Assoc/MN Gun Owners Caucus supported provision to permit rifles to be used statewide for deer hunting. BUT we are hearing that our favorite Senator from Rochester is working to TANK THE AMENDMENT. Take Action NOW!

We're on the final stretch of the legislative session, and we have blocked every single gun control measure. However, a Republican in the Senate is trying to kill the only pro-gun bill that was gaining steam. We also have an update on the Apple Valley City Council's move to ban guns in public parks. Tune in to find out what's happening and what you can do!

The City of Apple Valley has reached out to inform us the ordinance banning firearms in parks has been pulled from the agenda. The City is now working with us to ensure that state law is followed moving forward. Great work!

Finally back after a hiatus during the BPOU convention rush and the legislative deadlines season. The legislative session has crossed the midpoint, and we're seeing the crafting of bulky omnibus bills combining supplemental budgets and policy provisions. Let's talk about what omnibus bills are, are they constitutional, and what the deadlines mean

Where is Stand Your Ground? Call Senator Limmer TODAY at 651-296-2159 and demand hearings on Stand Your Ground and Constitutional Carry.

Where is Stand Your Ground? Next Friday is the first legislative deadling. Any bills that have not been heard by the end of day on March 25th are effectively dead for this year. Senate Judiciary Chair, Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) is yet to schedule hearings on any pro-gun bills, including Constitutional Carry and Stand Your Ground. With violent crime at record levels, and police resources streched thin, now is the time to make sure that we remove the barriers preventing the exercise of our fundemental rights Call Senator Limmer TODAY at 651-296-2159 and ask when we can expect hearings on these critical pieces of legislation.

This is a special video for GOP Delegates in Senate District 20 - where Rep. Steve Drazkowski and Rep. Barb Haley are both competing for the Republican endorsement for State Senate. In this video, MN Gun Owners Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser breaks down the differences in the gun rights records of both Rep. Drazkowski and Rep. Haley. Watch the video and get the facts that you need before deciding which candidate to support for the 2022 GOP endorsement in the new Senate District 20.

The offices may be closed but the Capitol is open! We're showing our members how to navigate the Capitol complex and schedule time with their legislators. We're here until 1PM in room 316 at the Capitol. Stop on in!

Tonight's show: Sen. John Marty doubles down on his bill that shreds the 2nd Amendment We'll talk about why it's stupid to say that guns should be regulated like cars Finally, we'll discuss what the word "regulated" meant in the 18th Century in the context of the 2nd Amendment, and does it even matter to the individual right to bear arms.

Senator John Marty (DFL - SD66) has introduced the two most extreme gun control bills I've ever seen introduced in Minnesota. Let's take a look at the text. The two bills, SF3377 and SF3378 contain a number of onerous gun control provisions including: * Registration of all firearms * Registration of all magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds * Registration of all .50 caliber firearms * Mandatory lost & stolen reporting * No more than one gun purchase every 30 days * Police Chiefs would now issue permits to carry * You would be required an obtain a permit to own any type of firearm * Permits would require physical and mental health testing * Permits and firearms ownership would require liability insurance * Firearms could not be carried on any government property or inside any government facility - even with a permit to carry * It would be a crime to carry past a sign prohibiting carry at a private establishment and MANY other restrictions on your Second Amendment rights Senator Marty's bills are a MASSIVE infringement upon your constitutional rights and MUST be opposed. TAKE ACTION RIGHT AWAY IN OUR ACTION CENTER AT http://gunowners.mn/action THEN JOIN US AT http://gunowners.mn/join

Sorry for missing out this week. Too much on the plate. We will be back next week for a full episode. In the meantime, you can hit us up at contact@gunowners.mn if you need anything or have any questions/comments.

In the wake of the tragic death of Amir Locke, we should take a hard look at the compatibility of no knock warrants with a lawfully armed society. You can see the MN Gun Owner's Caucus Press release here: https://gunowners.mn/press-release-minnesota-gun-owners-caucus-responds-to-the-death-of-amir-locke/ Story from TPT Almanac at the Capitol: https://www.tpt.org/almanac-at-the-capitol/video/gun-owners-caucus-on-no-knock-warrants-39225/

Quite a busy week for the MN Gun Owners Caucus. We'll recap our statement regarding the death of Amir Locke and look at some of the subsequent media coverage. We'll also talk about our no-knock warrants and the conflicts with a lawfully armed society.

Sorry for the tech issues. We will recap everything later tonight.

The family and legal team of Amir Locke hold a press conference in the wake of his death after Minneapolis Police Department executed a no-knock warrant where Mr. Locke was residing. Locke was NOT named in the warrant and was NOT a suspect in any crime.