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Minnesota Firearm News



Glock Unveils the Next Generation: Exploring the Features of the New Gen 6 Pistol
Leaked photos reveal Glock’s upcoming Gen 6, showcasing significant updates from grip texture to a flat trigger. As Glock moves past its troubled “V” series rollout, gun owners are watching closely to see whether this new generation delivers real improvements or more unanswered questions.

Austin Reville
Dec 7, 20253 min read


The Legacy of the Browning Hi-Power John Browning’s Final Firearm Design
When it comes to superior gun designs John Moses Browning is considered the best of the best. He invented more calibers, rifles, shotguns, and pistols than anyone else. His designs have endured the test of time and many are still in major production to this day.

Austin Reville
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Regulation or Relic? Why Federal Officials Still Stand Behind the National Firearms Act
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.

Austin Reville
Nov 29, 20254 min read


The Legacy of the Springfield Armory Model 1898 "Krag-Jorgensen" Rifle
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.

Austin Reville
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Exploring the History and Features of the 1941 FEG Mod P 37 Pistol
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.

Austin Reville
Nov 8, 20253 min read


Minnesota's Special Session on Gun Control Is It About to Happen?
The Founding Fathers understood what they were doing when they inserted the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. They had just successfully led an armed rebellion over the largest and best trained military the World had ever seen to that point. They understood the implications, and dangers that such a stance would mean. However, they deemed the rewards and values of Freedom were greater than any risks.

Austin Reville
Oct 29, 20253 min read

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