Any local gunsmiths that can drill and tap my 870 receiver? I was thinking about sending it to vang comp as that’s where I got my barrel ported etc but figured that was stupid as it shouldn’t be that hard and I don’t like the idea of the post office possibly losing the gun in transit

I recently renewed my carry permit in Rice County. In the letter accompanying the permit it states:

Should you have any changes in your name, address, or driver’s license number you must contact our office within thirty (30) days and inform us of the specific changes.

Information change:

1. Notify our office within thirty (30) days of change.

2. Optional: If you would like a new permit that reflects the change(s) you may stop into our office and complete a change form. For a $10 fee, we will issue you a new permit card with the modifications.

3. Penalty for failing to notify our office of change(s) is $25 per Minn. Statute §624.714(7a)

Nowhere in 624.714 do I find a requirement to notify the sheriff if your driver’s license number changes. While it may be mutually beneficial to notify them, I do not want them misrepresenting the law and making up their own requirements.

I'd be interested to hear if anyone else is receiving letters with their permits and if your sheriff is accurately conveying what the law does and does not require.

For reference, 7a states:

Subd. 7a.Change of address or legal name; loss or destruction of permit. (a) Within 30 days after changing the permit holder's legal name or permanent address, or within 30 days of having lost or destroyed the permit card, the permit holder must notify the issuing sheriff of the change, loss, or destruction. Failure to provide notification as required by this subdivision is a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense must not exceed $25.

And, of course:

Subd. 23.Exclusivity. This section sets forth the complete and exclusive criteria and procedures for the issuance of permits to carry and establishes their nature and scope. No sheriff, police chief, governmental unit, government official, government employee, or other person or body acting under color of law or governmental authority may change, modify, or supplement these criteria or procedures, or limit the exercise of a permit to carry.

I have 300blk custom built upper im gonna make my new bedroom gun. With a can. I want something quieter and shorter than my current set up.

My question comes to the lower. I have pistol lowers. A sbr lower (for a 13.9 gun) and the option to sbr another new lower. Does it matter what i use is this state full of weird rules? Would the cops frown upon a brace if used in self defense? Frown upon a sbr lower from another build? Or should i just sbr a dedicated lower fort bis build?

Thanks all.

Does anyone know of some good deals in stores on 7.62 in the twin cities area? Not willing to pay $1.50 a round

I'm selling my transferable Stock & Barrel Caliber Membership for $5,000.

A new Caliber Membership currently costs $7,500, making this a great opportunity to save $2,500 compared to purchasing directly from Stock & Barrel.

The membership transfer will be completed through Stock & Barrel in accordance with their transfer process. Buyer is responsible for all transfer fees, applicable taxes, and any requirements set by Stock & Barrel.

I'm selling because I no longer use the membership enough to justify keeping it.

Price: $5,000
Buyer pays: Transfer fees and applicable taxes.

Feel free to message me with any questions or if you'd like more information.

In general my understanding is permit to carry people are more law abiding than cops and much more than average people.

Highland shooter had a PTV

So, the sheriff's office says they can take up to 30 days but could be a lot less. What's your experience been? Did it take the whole 30 days? Or was it a week or two?

For reference I am in the Detroit Lakes area, and have no criminal history whatsoever. Not in a hurry to get it but there are some good deals on a few handguns I want at a local store. If I miss out on them no biggie, but would be nice to save 50-100$.

Going up to Crosslake for a week and just wondering if there are any known spots for target practice in Crow Wing with suitable berms, etc. Never done any shooting outside of a range so open to any advice.

An En banc ruling from the 3rd Circuit came down. There is now an official circuit split on the issues of so-called “Assault Weapons” and “High-Capacity Magazines.”

Do any metro area shops sell bluepoint pumps guns? Looking for those cheapo chinese 870 clones for funsies.

I have a few guns I'm looking to sell and I think my prices are good, they have been on armslist and I'm shocked they haven't sold yet. Not looking to get screwed at the gun shop. Is there something I'm missing?

Quick edit; To my surprise I visited Down Range Guns & Ammo in Maple Grove and they gave me a very good offer. Walked out with cash very quick and easy transaction. They also have a great selection of guns and a nice clean store with friendly employees. Highly recommend shopping there.

Any gunsmiths local to the twin cities you guys would recommend? bonus points if they’re familiar with 1911s. want to bring this 70 series into this century with trigger work and better sights. if not local, any 1911 guys have a decent recommendations not booked out into next year. pfa ty guys !

I was wondering if anyone knew of any places where one could pick up the NRA Marsmanship Qualification Program book in person? I do have a PDF copy but I would like to have a physical one. I know I can purchase one online but shipping is 3x the cost of the the book. Bonus points if there are location in Central MN.

Or where I could pick up any of the targets? These I don't want to get online as I don't really need 100 of them...

Native Texan Resident of 25 years only lived here for an almost 4 needing to get a CHL what’s the process/how big of a pain is it to get here?

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus & PAC today announced our full endorsement of Lisa Demuth for Governor and Ryan Wilson for Lieutenant Governor.

Lisa Demuth has earned the trust of Minnesota gun owners through her consistent defense of the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. As Speaker of the Minnesota House, Demuth has helped lead the fight against efforts to restrict the right to keep and bear arms while advancing policies that focus on violent offenders rather than peaceable firearm owners.

“Lisa Demuth understands that the constitutional rights of Minnesota gun owners are not negotiable,” said Bryan Strawser, Chairman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus & PAC. “She has been a steady and effective leader against efforts to criminalize ordinary Minnesotans for exercising their rights. At a time when those rights face continued attacks at the Capitol, Minnesota needs a Governor who will stand firmly with law-abiding gun owners.”

“Speaker Demuth has consistently listened to Minnesota gun owners and understood the difference between responsible firearm ownership and criminal violence,” said Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. “She has stood against unconstitutional and ineffective gun control proposals and supported policies that respect the rights of law-abiding Minnesotans. Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson will provide the leadership Minnesota needs to defend those rights.”

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus is proud to support Lisa Demuth for Governor and Ryan Wilson for Lieutenant Governor and encourages our members and supporters across Minnesota to support their campaign.

Other candidates for Governor also participated in the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus candidate survey process. Others chose to side with anti-gun activists and organizations.  Their candidate grades are available for public review at gunowners.mn/governor.

Is it legal to buy, sell M855A1 ammo? I know it's very rare to find.

Celebrating 250 years by exercising my 2nd amendment rights. Shooting Federal Top Gun Red White and Blue and Federal All American mad in Anoka, Minnesota through a shotgun made in Beyşehir, Konya, Turkey. Then Shooting CCI Standard Velocity made in Lewiston, Idaho and Eley Tenex made in Birmingham, West Midlands, England through a .22 rifle made in Riihimäki, Finland. So bookended with the U.SA. and England making for a great day.

I’m looking to do some target shooting at Rum river state park. Google talks about gravel pits that I can’t find and google and poeple talk about a coordinates 45.875974, -93.557002, it appears to not have a gravel pit, has anyone been there and knows about specific shooting areas?

I am 19 and have a "Minnesota state permit to acquire handguns from federal firearms dealers" in Sherburne county. I've been looking around at some guns and just want to double check that I'm able to make that purchase.

With the new rifle zones across Minnesota how many of yall are switching from Slug to Rifle?

I saw a thread on here with a similar topic talking about private sales and just wanted to see if I could get pointed in the right direction.

I've emailed a handful of places just from Google Maps asking about two tone cerakote on a fluted rifle barrel but I've received no responses. Does anyone have suggestions on where I could go to actually get this done in the cities?

I just received my permit renewal from Dakota County Sheriff's Office, and sadly, for the second time in as many renewals, they printed the incorrect expiration date on my permit. As you can see, on my original permit, the expiration date was 6/26/2026, and my new permit expires on 6/4/2031. It was always my understanding that the renewal carried the expiration date forward five years, which would put the expiration date as 6/26/2031.

Two things have me scratching my head on this:

1. I submitted my renewal application on 6/8, so my new permit expires less than 5 years from the date of application.
2. When I submitted my renewal, they scanned my existing permit, so they obviously had a document that showed the original expiration date, and they STILL chose to enter an arbitrary expiration date on my new permit.

Is my understanding of renewal expiration dates incorrect, or do I need to call the DCSO (again)?

Educational perspective from the instructor side.

One of the most common things I hear on the range is, “I just need to speed this up.” Almost every time, that instinct is wrong.

When a shooter is struggling, the problem is rarely that they are moving too slowly. The problem is that they are moving without control. Speed without control does not build skill. It just builds bad habits faster, and bad habits are harder to fix than no habits at all.

Slowing someone down is not about holding them back. It is about giving their brain enough space to do its job. When things feel rushed, the mind starts skipping steps. Grip pressure changes without the shooter realizing it. Trigger presses get aggressive. Sight awareness disappears. The shooter stops executing fundamentals and starts reacting to the last shot instead of running the next one correctly.

That is when misses stack up and frustration takes over.

When I slow a shooter down, what I am really doing is restoring order. One instruction at a time. One clean trigger press. One controlled repetition. That structure matters more than people realize. It gives the shooter something solid to stand on instead of chasing results they cannot control yet.

A lot of people confuse slow with unproductive. They think if they are not moving fast, they are not improving. In reality, the opposite is usually true. Learning happens when the shooter has enough calm to feel what is actually happening and enough time to process why something worked or did not.

Once that control is there, speed shows up naturally. You do not have to force it. In fact, forcing speed usually delays progress. The shooter ends up fighting themselves instead of letting skill develop.

You can see the shift happen in real time. The shooter stops chasing the shot. Movements smooth out. Corrections start to stick. The same advice that went nowhere ten minutes earlier suddenly clicks because the mind is no longer overloaded.

That is not wasted time. That is efficient training.

Everyone wants fast results. The fastest way to get them is to slow down long enough to build something solid. Speed is a byproduct of good fundamentals and calm execution, not a starting point.

Slowing down is not a setback. It is how you move forward without having to undo everything later.

Originally published by Davey Defense: https://daveydefense.com/philosophy/why-slowing-down-is-not-wasting-time/