Cut Through the Spin

Cut Through the Spin: A 3-Question Fact-Check Use this anytime you see a stat in the news or on social. It works for firearms, crime, health—anything. What’s actually included in that number? Are they counting all categories together (suicide + homicide + accidents + police)? Is it per year, per 100,000 people, or a lifetime … Read more

Standing Firm – The Second Amendment Belongs to Everyone

Standing Firm – The Second Amendment Belongs to Everyone By John Davey – no spin, no sugarcoating. St. Paul’s talk about flipping on “local gun restrictions” the second state preemption lifts is exactly the kind of overreach the Constitution forbids. The right to keep and bear arms is not granted by government – it is … Read more

A Victory for Gun Owners in Minnesota

A Victory for Gun Owners in Minnesota In a major win for the Second Amendment and responsible gun owners across the state, the Minnesota Supreme Court has officially ruled that privately made firearms do not need serial numbers under state law — unless federal law requires one. The case, State v. Logan Vagle, challenged an … Read more

Understanding Minnesota’s Firearm Carry Laws for 18–20-Year-Olds

Understanding Minnesota’s Firearm Carry Laws for 18–20-Year-Olds Updated: June 2025 Author: Davey Defense What Changed in Minnesota? Due to a federal court ruling in 2023 (Worth v. Harrington), Minnesota was forced to stop enforcing its ban on issuing permits to carry to adults aged 18 to 20. This ruling aligned with the Second Amendment and … Read more

MN Supreme Court to Hear Key 2A Case on July 1

MN Supreme Court to Hear Major Gun Rights Case on July 1 Case: State v. Hatch Filed by: Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus (MNGOC) in support of the appellant Date of Oral Arguments: July 1, 2025 🧑‍⚖️ Case Background Matthew Hatch was convicted of 5th-degree drug possession—a nonviolent felony—in 2021. Under Minnesota law, that conviction bars … Read more

Minnesota Gun Storage Law Faces Sheriff Opposition

Minnesota Sheriffs Push Back on Proposed State Gun Storage Law Date: June 2025 Several county sheriffs across Greater Minnesota are publicly opposing a proposed mandatory firearm storage law expected to be reintroduced in the 2026 legislative session. While the bill stalled earlier this year, it’s gaining traction again with support from metro-area DFL lawmakers. 🔒 … Read more

Public Data Request: MN Permit to Carry Fee & Discount Information

As part of Davey Defense’s commitment to public education and transparency, we’ve reached out to all 87 Minnesota county sheriff departments requesting updated Permit to Carry fee information — including whether they offer discounts for veterans or first responders. Below is the full message sent to each department: Subject: Permit to Carry Fees – Veterans/First … Read more