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This week:

• Covid19 is a bigger gun salesman than Barack Obama
• The legal battle over government’s power to shut down gun sales for “emergencies” is going to be long an difficult

Then, Sarah and John Hauptman with a message and some advice for new gun owners:  Welcome – to a fantastic community, and some incredible responsibilities.

Here are some of the resources that can help.  If you’re not a new gun owner, feel free to pass them (and the podcast, and the link to Gunowners.mn!) along.

Helpful Info for New Shooters from Sarah and John Hauptman

Four Rules of Gun Safety:
https://www.corneredcat.com/article/firearms-safety/the-four-rules/

Safe storage:
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/how-to-prevent-gun-theft/

Buying a Gun:
https://www.ammoman.com/blog/tips-for-first-time-gun-buyers/

Basic intro to shooting:
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/category/shooting-101/

Safety and Mindset:
https://www.corneredcat.com/contents/

How to find a good instructor:
https://ricochet.com/465802/archives/look-firearms-trainer/

Minnesota firearms laws:
https://www.gunowners.mn/minnesota_laws

YouTube Resources:

Active Self Protection – Analysis of real life encounters with real life lessons for armed citizens.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE_m2z1NrvF2ImeNWh84mw

Lucky Gunner – Excellent quality information from beginner to advanced.
https://www.youtube.com/user/luckygunnervideo

From the show:

• Federal Judge OKs Gun Store Shutdowns near LA (Washington Free Beacon)
• Record Gun Sales amid Epidemic  (SAAFI )

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This week:

• The annual Gun Rights rally is canceled due to the public health emergency.  But we’re not done organizing.  Caucus director Bryan Strawser has the details.
• Twin Citians are buying guns in unprecedented numbers.

Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar separates fact from fiction when it comes to sheriff and police departments and permit applications during the public health crisis.

From the show:

• Increased Gun Demand in Twin Cities amid Pandemic (Fox9 Twin Cities )

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This week:

• Bloomberg pumps unspent campaign money into Democratic campaigns.
• Three different states, three different sets of responses to Covid19 vis a vis the 2nd Amendment.

Then, Caucus Chairman Bryan Strawser on the news from the legislature in what is turning into a Covid-dominated session.

From the show:

• Bloomberg transfers $18 Million to Democratic campaigns (Washington Times )
• 2nd Amendment in a time of epidemic – stories from California (NBC Bay Area), Pennsylvania (BearingArms.com) and Nevada (KOLO TV)

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This week:

• Charges dropped – and, arguably, never really understood – against New Jersey security guard.
• Chamaign, IL mayor grants herself emergency power to ban gun sales – due to Covid19.

Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar talks about this past week in the legislature.

From the show:

• NJ Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Armed Security Guard (Newsbreak )
• Illinois Mayor Signs Executive Order Granting Power to Ban Gun Sales (Washington Examiner)

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This week:

• Joe Biden plans to put Beto “Hell Yeah, We’re Taking your AR15” O’Rourke in charge of gun policy if elected.
• The Michigan House passes bill barring state tax funding for “gun buybacks”.

Then, Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser talks with Mitch Berg about the “Red Flag” gun confiscation bills the Minnesota House just passed.

From the show:

• Biden:  “O’Rourke will take care of the Gun Problem with Me” (National Review)
• Michigan House Passes Ban on Tax-Funded Gun Buyback Programs (Michigan Public Radio)

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This week:

• The DFL-controlled Minnesota House passed Universal Gun Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation last week – against bipartisan opposition.
• The District of Columbia moves to ban “ghost guns” – AKA “building a gun from a kit”.

Then, Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser talks about Gun Owners Lobby Day, which is this coming Wednesday.  Get details here.

From the show:

• Minnesota House passes Gun Background Check, “Red Flag” Bills (Bring Me The News)
• District Seeks to Ban “Ghost Gun” Kits as Seizures of Homemade Weapons Soar (Washington Post)

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This week:

• The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee passes Universal Gun Registration and Red Flag Bills against bipartisan opposition
• The Oklahoma House has rejected a repeal of Constitutional Carry

Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar talks about last week’s actions in the Minnesota Legislature.

From the show:

• MN House Ways and Means passes Universal Gun Registration and Red Flag Bills against Bipartisan Opposition (Moms Demand Action)
• Oklahoma House Panel Rejects Permitless Carry Repeal (Washington Times)

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This week:

• The county board in Roseau County, Minnesota unanimously adopted a “Sanctuary County” resolution.  And “Protect” Minnesota still doesn’t quite believe it.
• Bill to hold the government liable for deaths and injuries in “gun-free zones” in government buildings introduced in Arizona.

Then, Caucus Political Director Rob Doar talks about the opening week in the legislature and the other 2nd Amendment news from a very busy week here in Minnesota.

From the show:

• Roseau County Designated Minnesota’s First Second Amendment Sanctuary County (Rochester Post-Bulletin)
• Arizona Senate panel OKs city liability for gun-free zones (Washington Times)

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This week:

• South Dakota Senate rejects “Red Flag Law”
• Kentucky refines its “weapons in the Capitol” rule.  It’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Then, Sarah and John Hauptman discuss ways to combat burnout – which afflicts volunteers in the Second Amendment Rights movement as much as anyone.

From the show:

• Red Flag Gun BilL Defeated (South Dakota Public Radio)
• Rules On What Can Be Brought Into Statehouse Under Review  (Washington Times)

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This week:

• The Minnesota DFL Senate elects a new minority leader and telegraphs their intentions on gun rights.
• Scary guys with weapons – it all depends on the accessories, apparently.

Then, Mitch talks with MN Gun Owners Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser and Political Director Rob Doar on what’s been going on in – rather than outside of – the Virginia Legislature.

From the show:

• Minnesota Senate DFLers pick new leader (MPR News)
• Gun Rights Advocates Rally outside Kentucky Capitol (WKYT News)