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Last night, September 2, 2025, one of our owners, Heather Koffler, attended the Lyon County public forum regarding the upcoming changes to Minnesota’s deer hunting laws. The meeting was held at the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center, where county commissioners invited the public to share input on whether Lyon County should continue restricting deer season […]

Big changes are coming for Minnesota deer hunters. Starting in 2026, the state will allow deer to be harvested with rifles throughout Minnesota. However, the final decision doesn’t rest solely with the state—it will be up to each individual county to decide whether to adopt this change or continue restricting hunters to shotguns only. Here

Starting with the 2026 deer season, Minnesota will allow rifle hunting in zones that have, for more than 80 years, been restricted to shotguns only. While counties may choose to maintain shotgun-only rules locally, the statewide restriction ends. This blog explores why this change makes sense — and why many counties should consider opting in

Labor Day, RVAA Style! At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we love things that go bang—and our Annual Demo Shoot is the perfect way to celebrate that! Mark your calendar for Monday, September 1st, 11 AM – 4 PM at the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club, because this year’s event is shaping up to be our

Hey there! Krysta Schroeder, President of PROTECTS, here to tell you why selling a gun & cash raffle calendar might just be the best fundraising move you can make. Trust me, I was a bit skeptical at first, but after seeing the results firsthand, I’m here to share why you should jump in with both

As the days get longer, we at River Valley Arms & Ammo (RVAA) can feel the excitement building – the Defensive Pistol League season is upon us! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-time shooter, there’s something undeniably thrilling about pushing your skills to the limit, building confidence under pressure, and bonding with a

At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we like to think of ourselves as more than just a gun shop with good taste in sarcasm and trigger discipline. We’re a community. A crew. A somewhat rowdy, gear-loving family of firearm fanatics that believes in giving back to the places that give us room to shoot straight—literally

In a landmark shift that has generated both attention and enthusiasm across the firearms community, Minnesota now allows otherwise-eligible adults aged 18 to 20 to obtain a permit to carry a firearm. This change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court, on April 21, 2025, declined to hear an appeal of a lower court decision that

A Commitment to Community At RVAA, we believe in the power of community. It’s what drives us, connects us, and inspires us to keep working toward a better tomorrow. One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is partnering with incredible local businesses that share this same commitment to making a difference. That’s