Reports of violent attacks, increased threats of terrorism and fears of political change has many Benton and Stearns County residents rethinking their rights to bare arms.
The recent string of shootings in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge and Minnesota this summer, has many of us feeling vulnerable and wondering when it will end. However many residents are not waiting to take action.
Winona County's sheriff wants to take away a Dresbach man's concealed carry gun permit because of a verbal confrontation. Sheriff Ron Ganrude has petitioned the court to revoke the concealed carry permit for 68-year-old William Underhill.
The NFL and University of Minnesota have won the latest round in a legal fight over the ability of off-duty officers to carry handguns at Minnesota Vikings games.
Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll veto any bill that would legalize gun silencers, while the Republican-controlled House passed legislation this month regarding firearms. Dayton added quieter guns could put police and civilians at greater risk.