Minnesota Firearm News

I used to believe the lie that there was never enough time in the day. It sounded harmless—just the normal talk of a busy entrepreneur and mom. But underneath, it was something deeper… a slavery mindset.

Whether it is because of the financial burden of defending oneself in court. Or press hit pieces that follow; or outright bans in states via the Governmental Gatekeepers in their prospective states, Glock has opened up everyone to lawsuits.  What may follow this decision could be dark for our industry and embolden those who want to see the 2nd Amendment erased entirely.  We must remain vigilant and pray that Glock’s decision had actual meaning and is only a blip on the radar.

Today, the Astra 400 is highly prized by collectors and firearm enthusiasts for its historical significance and mechanical reliability. It remains a symbol of Spanish engineering and a testament to the evolution of military handguns during the early 20th century.

For many, firearms are a controversial issue in the world today.  While the purpose of this article is not to get into the controversies and misinformation surrounding guns, we do acknowledge they exist.  The lost part about firearms is that their history is deeply connected to ours here in America.  The manufacturing, designs, and engineering that goes into these weapons is truly amazing.

As a Kid I grew up watching Dr. Robert Ballard the marine geologist that found the Titanic and battleship Bismark.  There was a moment in one of the documentaries he said when he finds a ship at the bottom of the ocean “…the guns are at the ready. Frozen locked in battle to this day…”.  The world of firearms is no different.

At 2 If By Sea Tactical, there is a whole community that shares a passion for firearms, history, and the shooting ranges in Minnesota . We were recently able to sit down and chat with another staff member to discuss what he loves about the store, New Prague, and the great Minnesota outdoors. Meet Mitch -- The team from the ribbon cutting, 5/17/25 Work at the Shooting Range is a Family Affair Mitch is a newer staff member, but he's hardly new to firearms or New Prague. And he