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Today’s the first day of the 2021 Legislative session here in Minnesota.  And it’s going to be a busy one.

This week in the news:  Cam Edwards on the outlook for gun rights in Congress this year.

Then – MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and Poliical Director Rob Doar talk about the outlook for the coming session, and the challenges and – get this – opportunities ahead of us.

• The Biggest Threat to Gun Rights in 2021  (BearingArms)

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This week – the session’s almost over.  The job ahead of us isn’t.

This week:

• Rob Doar reports on the last-minute maneuvering in the MN House regarding the Universal Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation bills – and how you shut ’em down.
• Mexican President Lopez Obrador is seeking an apology for the Obama-era “Fast and Furious” sting against narcotraficantes / defemation operation against American shooters.

Then – the only easy day was yesterday.  The session went as well as it could – but now we’ve got an election.   Host and  producer Mitch Berg discusses.

• Mexico’s President Says U.S. May Need to Apologize Over Gun Sting (Bloomberg)

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We’re a day late – but not  a dollar short, since the story Rob covers in this episode broke after our normal publication time.

This week:

• Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau bans assault weapons in Canada
• A robber walks into a store with a replica gun.  Store owner with the real thing is not amused.

Then, Gun Owners Caucus Political Director Rob Doar on some maneuvering with the Universal Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation bills in the waning weeks of the session.

• Trudeau Announces Ban on 1,500 Assault Weapons (sic) – (BBC)
• Clerk Shoots Armed Suspect Trying To Rob Liquor Store in Lindsay (ABC News Fresno)

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This week:

• The Solicitor General dismisses a machine-gun case – to defend Obamacare.
• Asian-Americans are arming up against hate crime attacks.
• California’s ammunition background checks are on hold – for now.

Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you.

• DOJ Dismisses Indictment of machine Gun Prosecution while Cert Petition was Pending – (Reason Magazine / The Volokh Conspiracy legal blog)
• From Guns to GoPros, Asian-Americans seek to deter attacks (San Jose Mercury News)
• Judge blocks California law requiring background checks to buy ammo – KCRA

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This week:

• Democratic hunger for gun control leads them to both reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act – just in time for the nation to be cooped up indoors for months.
• Record-setting gun sales in Ohio. .

Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you.

• Nancy Pelosi Delays VIolence Against Women Act (Washington Times)
• Ohio Gun Sales Skyrocket During Coronavirus Epidemic (Dayton Daily News)

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This week:

• Governor Walz’s emergency order violates the rules as re gun ranges.  Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the story – and a call to action.
• Violent crime in Brazil is down over 20% in the one year since President Bolsonaro started liberalizing laws for law-abiding citizens.

Then, host and producer Mitch Berg, with an editorial in which he reaches across the aisle to better understand Everytown’s John Feinblatt.

• Walz’ gun range policy
• Brazil crime rate falls with the rise of gun rights (Gungoal.com)
• Everytown President John Feinblatt’s tweet.

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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)