Minnesota Firearm News

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.

The appearance on Twin Cities Live with ABC 5 on June 27th here at 2 If By Sea Tactical was truly an amazing experience.  The platform that TCL provides is a huge opportunity for communities like New Prague to show off their town and what they have to offer.  We at 2 If By Sea Tactical, we were honored to be requested to be on the show along several amazing businesses.

Every town seems to have a small antique store. Inside is a museum of wonders that ties us to our past. In the firearm industry this is also true. Most gun stores have a selection of historical firearms on hand. To borrow from Rick Harrison, from History Channel’s “Pawn Stars”, “You just never know what will walk through that door”. To that point recently at 2 If By Sea Tactical had a FEG Mod P37 Pistol from 1941 come through our shop.