Minnesota Firearm News

There is an old saying that there are only two truths in life, death & taxes.  This week I would add a third constant, government defending governmental power.  With the recent brief filed by the Department of Justice under Pam Bondi in Gun Owners of America’s (GOA) lawsuit to remove items form the National Firearms Act.  The DOJ and the Trump Administration as signaled that they are, at least in part, in favor of some gun control in the United States. 

We here at 2 If By Sea Tactical, hope Mr. Cekada can help guide the Justice Department towards more pro-freedom arguments and support us gun owners and the 2nd Amendment.  He is given an unenviable task.  One that the ATF has repeatedly failed with deadly consequences.   We are praying we will be a voice of reason and help us seize on the window we have for this short period of time to roll back restrictions.   

The United States military has a long history of struggling with weapon procurement. The adopted weapon platforms of the United States usually fall within two categories. One, they are poor choices with serious flaws. Two, they are implemented well ahead of when they are ready. The Springfield Armory Model 1898 rifle falls into the former category.

It takes a village to build a community, and if you've been to 2 If By Sea Tactical, you've likely been greeted by Dano. Today, we sit down with him and learn more about the store's general manager who is a cornerstone for the community. The team from the ribbon cutting, 5/17/25 Building Southern Minnesota Community at Work Working officially since July 2025, he's been a part of the community for longer, and it's the people that make his work great. He loves the excitement of

With the opening of our new Indoor Range & Store there have been many questions about the origin of our name and its meaning.  We are fortunate here in America to have been blessed with many freedoms we hold so dear and thank those that have put their lives on the line to defend them.  Our name is deeply rooted in that history.

When it comes to laws passed in government, rarely does the new year present change or deviation.  Especially when laws have been in the books for 91 years.  In 2026, this will be the exception to that rule.