The impact that shall-issue concealed weapons licenses has on reducing crime has been hotly debated for decades. Many people have asked, Do states with concealed weapons reduce crime? Despite dozens of studies, the answer to whether or not concealed weapons reduce...
In Minnesota, firearms are heavily regulated. Whether it is the sale, possession, or use of these weapons, there are countless statutes that gun owners must abide by. The failure to do so could result in significant consequences. Any person facing criminal gun charge...
A 1994 study by the United States Department of Justice shows 13 percent of all violent crime victims report that the alleged attacked was armed with a firearm. A smaller percentage involve the actual use of a firearm. What percentage of violent crimes are committed...
Gun charges in Minnesota are serious charges, and those related to carrying a concealed weapon are no exception. In Minnesota – unless you work in a highly specific field – you must have a permit to carry a gun in public. There is not, however, any distinction made...
Back in October, the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned the felony conviction of David Lee Haywood, who was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a small BB gun, which he was prohibited from having due to a prior felony drug conviction. The Court overturned...