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Minnesota Firearm News



A Comprehensive Look at the Smith & Wesson Victory Model K-200 and Its WW2 Legacy
As a gun dealer it takes a lot for something to arrive and that gets me excited. Most of the guns that get the public excited are ho-hum to me. Things that excite me must be rare or unusual.

Austin Reville
Jan 233 min read


Trump Launches New Division to Uphold Second Amendment Rights
The Trump Administration has struggled with gun owners. Seen, rightfully so, as wishy washy on gun rights despite campaign promises. The administration is looking to right the ship and bolster their bone fides by establishing a 2nd Amendment Rights Division within the DOJ. What can we make of this?

Austin Reville
Nov 30, 20253 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

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