Minnesota Gun Report

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On this week’s episode:

• Rob Doar was – where else? – at the Legislature this week.
• Breaking news – a public safety idea comes out of California, and it’s not only not stupid, but it may be a step in the right direction.

Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser on the MNGOC’s stance on the President’s executive orders on gun control.

News:

• Innovative gun violence program saved many lives and millions of dollars, researchers find” (The Guardian)

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On this week’s short-but-sweet episode:

• Iowa gets Constitutional Carry!
• Alabama proposes lifetime carry permits, as well as a state prohibited persons database.

Then:  it’s Lobby Day, tomorrow, April 6.   MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the details.  Hope to see you there – virtually, this year. .  .

News:

• “[Iowa Governor] Reynolds signs gun bill easing background checks, permits” (Washington Times)
• “[Alabama State] Senate approves option for lifetime concealed carry permits” (Associated Press)

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On this week’s short-but-sweet episode:

• Congress debates “assault weapon” ban after a week with two mass shootings.
• Democrats in the US Senate mull getting rid of the filibuster to jam down gun laws.

Then, as the Legislature’s Easter break begins, Rob Doar has a halftime report from the Capitol.  .

News:

• “Senate Republicans dismiss Democrats’ demand for military-style rifle ban after latest shootings” (Washington Times)
• “Democrats Point to Gun Legislation as Justification for Nuking Filibuster” (Free Beacon)

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On this week’s episode:

• As wait times stretch to six months, an Illinois state senator proposes eradicating the state’s antiquated firarms ID law.
• South Dakota adopts carry permits as substitute for NICS.

Then, Mitch talks with Sarah Hauptmann about one of the fastest-growing cohorts among gun owners – people to the left of the political center.  .

News:

• “Illinois State Police facing FOID card backlog, state senator files bill to eliminate law” (WQEC TV)
• “ATF Certifies SD Carry Permit is valid NICS Alternative” (Ammoland)

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On this week’s episode:

• Congressional Democrats introduce the first of their long wish list of gun control bills.
• Xavier Becerra appears set to be confirmed as HHS Secretary.

Then, Mitch talks with Sarah Hauptmann about one of the fastest-growing cohorts among gun owners – people to the left of the political center.  .

News:

• “House Dems dare Republicans to ‘stand in the way’ after passing sweeping gun control bills” (Washington Times)
• “Embattled Becerra poised for confirmation as Collins, Manchin signal support” (Washington Times)

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On this week’s episode:

• It’s Committee Week at the capitol in Saint Paul.  Political Director Rob Doar reports.
• State legislators are working to pre-empt Biden administration gun control efforts in advance.

Then, Caucus chair Bryan Strawser joins host Mitch Berg to talk about social unrest, and what smart gun owners do around it.

News:

• “GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits” (Washington Times)

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On this week’s episode:

• Some of President Biden’s appointments should concern gun owners.
• Last week we told you about some states that were loosening restrictions on carry at state capitol.  This week – Washington goes the other way.

Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar joins host Mitch Berg to talk about this past few weeks in the Legislature – including the Red Flag bill that came up this past week.

News:

• “Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees are terribly anti-gun” (Gun Owners of America)
• “[Washington State] Senate approves open carry ban at Capitol, permitted rallies”  (Washington Times)

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On this week’s episode:

• Some states loosen restrictions on firearms carry in state houses.

Then – facts and…not facts about Constitutional Carry.   MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the issue, and the Constitutional Carry bills in the Minnesota Legislature, with host and producer Mitch Berg.

News:

• “Guns in capitol buildings divide states after armed protests” (Washington Times)

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On this week’s episode:

• Caucus political director Rob Doar on last week’s mass shooting in Buffalo, Minnesota.    .

Then – “why doesn’t the gun rights movement go on the offensive?”  “Why aren’t we confronting legislators, aggressively, and getting in their face?” .  MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the marathon that is getting gun policy passed, with host and producer Mitch Berg.

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On this week’s episode:

• Caucus political director Rob Doar reports on a “relatively quiet” week at the Capitol that didn’t sound all that quiet at all.    .

Then – self-defense report bills (commonly called “Stand your Ground”) are working their way through the Minnesota Legislature.  MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawser discusses the many, many myths of “Stand your Ground” with host and producer Mitch Berg.