Assault Rifle vs. Common Semi-Automatic: A Clear Explanation In recent years, firearm terminology has become increasingly muddled, often intentionally. Words like “assault rifle” are used loosely to describe firearms that do not meet the technical or legal definition of the term. Precision matters, especially when laws, prosecutions, and public policy are involved. What follows is … Read more
Minnesota Cities Are Quietly Trying To Pass Illegal Gun Ordinances From the Instructor’s Chair Cities across Minnesota have started to take quiet steps toward regulating firearms at the local level. Some call it safety. Some call it community protection. On paper, these proposals look tidy. They sound good in a room full of people who … Read more
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 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 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 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
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
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
Important Minnesota firearms law updates for permit holders As part of my responsibility to students, I want to highlight Minnesota firearms law changes that directly affect everyday gun owners and permit holders. This is not political commentary. This is practical guidance so you can avoid serious legal trouble after class. Laws change. Ignorance is not … Read more