Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus

2025 Gun Owners Lobby Day
2025-02-26 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | MN State Capitol – L’Etoile du Nord Vault, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, 5155
Join us for the 2025 Gun Owners Lobby Day on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.

Hear from legislative leaders
Preparatory/training session for legislative meetings
Updates from Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus leaders and allies

This year, we’re facing a mostly tied and divided legislature in the Minnesota House and Senate.
We’re already seeing extreme anti-gun bills, including carry bans, mandatory safety training, and more coming from House & Senate DFLers.
Why you should attend
Anti-gun groups and their activists have been active this session, just as they have been in years past. Even if they support gun control initiatives, elected officials must hear directly from you as their constituent.

The Details: Where, when, and what will I be doing?

Gun Owners Lobby Day will be Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.

Check-in with our team in the State Capitol Vault.

We will have information for you, including a list of current pro-gun and anti-gun bills, speaking points to use with legislators and other materials.
Our staff and volunteers will be able to answer any questions you have about the legislative process, current bills, ratings for legislators, and information about the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.

Go meet with your legislators!

You should schedule time with your Senator and Representative to meet during this time. You can do so by contacting them directly and letting them know you’d like a few minutes to talk as their constituent. You can find out who your legislators are and their contact information using the “Who Represents Me?” website.
We’ll have easy-to-follow speaking points to get you through the conversation – and maps to help you navigate through the complex.

Come back to the State Capitol Vault and let us know how it went.

Minnesota is fortunate to have a highly available citizen-legislature that welcomes engagement from all political spectrums and beliefs. Even if your Representative or Senator supports gun control, you’ll generally find them open to discussion and the chance to hear from a constituent.
This is a critically important event in the upcoming legislative session. We hope to see you there!
Need help finding the State Capitol and learning where you can park? This link has all the details you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I carry a firearm at the State Capitol?

Yes, if you have a permit to carry you can carry a handgun at the State Capitol.
Long-guns are prohibited by statute.
We recommend carrying concealed. We want your legislator and the press focused on our message, not on the firearm that you may be carrying.

Can I bring a sign?

Signs are welcome but must be hand carried.
Sticks and poles are not allowed inside the State Capitol.

How do I setup a meeting with my legislator?

Contact your legislator’s office via phone or email
Tell them you are a constituent and wish to meet with them on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM. as a part of Gun Owners Lobby Day
They or their legislative assistant will get you setup for a meeting
Contact us if you run into challenges

2025 Rally to Defend the Second Amendment
2025-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | MN State Capitol – Rotunda, 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
Join the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus for the 2025 Rally to Defend the 2nd Amendment in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM. Doors will open at 11:00AM.
Unlike previous years, the DFL trifecta has been broken. Over the past two years, the DFL has RAMRODDED through gun control bills, bending the rules and our state and federal constitution to its breaking point.
Groups like Michael Bloomberg’s “Everytown” and “Moms Demand Action” spent millions of dollars to bring their out-of-state funded anti-gun politics to the door of the Minnesota legislature.
We need to keep up the pressure all throughout the entire legislative session to stop gun control in its tracks and push forward with pro-Second Amendment bills that protect peaceable Minnesotans.
What better way than to have thousands of law-abiding gun owners rally to make sure their voices are heard?
We will have speakers from all over the gun rights movement here in Minnesota, including elected officials.
Timeline

11:00 AM: Doors open
11:30AM – 1:00 PM: Rally

We’re holding the event on a Saturday so that folks that work during the week can attend – and indoors so that we can avoid any weather challenges in April.
RSVP BELOW, SAVE THE DATE and SPREAD THE WORD.
Note: You may carry a handgun at the State Capitol Complex as long as you have a valid Minnesota Permit to Carry. Long-gun carry inside the buildings is prohibited by statute. We recommend carrying concealed. Flag poles & signs on a stick are prohibited. Signs and flags are welcome, however – but must be carried by hand. We will have Caucus signs available.
We hope to see you there!

2026 Rally to Defend the Second Amendment
2026-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 | MN State Capitol – Rotunda, 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
Join the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus for the 2026 Rally to Defend the Second Amendment in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Due to weapons screening requirements, we recommend arriving no later than 11:00 AM.
Over the past several years, Minnesota gun owners have faced relentless attacks from anti-gun politicians and well-funded national advocacy groups. With the help of out-of-state money from organizations like Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, the Minnesota Legislature has repeatedly pushed unconstitutional gun control targeting peaceable, law-abiding citizens.
And the pressure hasn’t stopped.
Already this legislative session, anti-gun lawmakers have pushed forward sweeping gun control proposals — including broad bans on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles, bans on standard-capacity magazines, and repeal of Minnesota’s statewide firearm preemption law. These extreme proposals have already received hearings at the Capitol.
These policies don’t target criminals.
They target you.
But Minnesota gun owners have also been fighting back — and winning.
From grassroots organizing to major legal victories like Worth v. Jacobson, which restored the right of 18- to 20-year-old adults to obtain a permit to carry, the fight for the Second Amendment in Minnesota is far from over — and momentum is on our side.
Now is the time to keep the pressure on.
We must continue working to stop unconstitutional gun control in its tracks while advancing pro-Second Amendment reforms that protect the rights of peaceable Minnesotans.
What better way to make our voices heard than thousands of law-abiding gun owners rallying at the Capitol?
Keynote Speaker
We are proud to announce our Keynote Speaker:
Kostas Moros
Director, Legal Research & Education
Second Amendment Foundation
Moros has been at the forefront of the modern Second Amendment legal movement and will share insights on the ongoing fight to restore and defend our constitutional rights nationwide.
We will also hear from leaders across Minnesota’s gun rights community, including elected officials, activists, and legal advocates.
Event Timeline
11:00 AM – Doors Open
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Rally
Why Attend?
We scheduled the rally on a Saturday so that people who work during the week can attend — and we’re meeting indoors in the Capitol Rotunda so weather won’t stand in our way.
Bring your friends, your family, and your voice — and help send a clear message to lawmakers:
Minnesota gun owners will not back down.

Important Notes
You may carry a handgun at the State Capitol Complex if you have a valid Minnesota Permit to Carry.

Long gun carry inside buildings is prohibited by statute
We recommend carrying concealed
Allow time for weapons screening. Simply tell the security staff you are carrying a firearm with a permit
Flag poles and signs on sticks are prohibited
Hand-held signs and flags are welcome

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus will also have rally signs available.

2026 Post-Session Recap & Election Preview Happy Hour
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | The Mermaid, 2200 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN, 55112, United States
Join the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus for a free happy hour as we recap the 2026 legislative session and look ahead to the November elections.
Hear directly from Caucus leadership and elected officials about what happened at the Capitol this session, the wins we secured, the threats we stopped, and what’s at stake on the ballot this fall.
With every seat in the Minnesota House and the entire Minnesota Senate up for election, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential cycles for Second Amendment rights in our state’s history.
This is your chance to connect with fellow gun owners, ask questions of the legislators who stood with us, and get the inside view on where we go from here from Caucus leaders.
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: The Mermaid, Mounds View, MN
Cost: Free
Entry instructions: Please enter directly on the lower level at the front of The Mermaid. Signage will direct you to our private event space.
We’re providing drinks and appetizers. Bar will convert to a cash bar when our event limit is reached.
Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring anyone who cares about defending the Second Amendment in Minnesota.
