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
By John Davey — straight talk, no sugarcoating. Here’s the truth, and it’s going to sting for some of you. Guns are not toys. They are not ornaments. They are not something you dress up with glitter and Gucci parts so you can show off online. A firearm is a life-saving tool, period. And if … Read more
The Hard Truth I Wish I’d Learned Earlier in My Firearms Journey Looking back on my years as a shooter and instructor, there’s one lesson I wish I had learned much earlier: just because you shoot a lot doesn’t mean you’re training. For years, I thought volume alone equaled progress. I’d head to the range, … Read more
The Greatest Misconception About Responsible Gun Owners One of the biggest misconceptions I see from the general public about responsible gun owners is that we all fit into the same neat little box. According to the stereotype, every one of us is a conservative, older, white male. Nothing could be further from the truth. Responsible … Read more
Another Shooting in Minneapolis: My Thoughts This morning I heard the news — another shooting in Minneapolis. First a mass shooting last night, and then word of an active shooter at a Catholic school. It hit me like a gut punch. I’m sick to my stomach. It doesn’t have to be this way. What I … Read more
Carrying a Gun vs. Living the Lifestyle By John Davey — a straight talk on responsibility, consistency, and mindset. Plenty of people carry a gun. Fewer truly live the lifestyle. What’s the difference? Mentality. Carrying a firearm isn’t about strapping on steel like it’s another pocketknife or wallet. It’s waking up every day with discipline … Read more
Carrying a Firearm Is a Lifestyle, Not a Hobby 25 August 2025 Shooting can be a hobby. Carrying a firearm isn’t. Carrying is a conscious, daily decision with real weight behind it—more mindset than pastime. If you choose it, you’re choosing a way of living, not a weekend activity. A hobby is something you pick … 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