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Rifle vs. Shotgun Map Update: Counties, Deer Zones, and the May 1 Deadline

Minnesota deer hunters, welcome to the newest episode of “Well, That Got Complicated.” The old statewide shotgun zone is officially changing for the 2026 deer season. During the 2025 legislative session, Minnesota eliminated the state’s shotgun-only deer hunting zone. That means, unless a county passes its own shotgun-only ordinance, hunters will be able to use […]

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Minnesota Rifle v Shotgun Hunting Map Update

If your brain has been doing gymnastics trying to keep up with Minnesota’s deer hunting rule changes, you are not alone. This whole rifle-versus-shotgun situation has gone from “simple old map” to “better check that county board agenda.” So, we updated our map again to help make sense of it. The big statewide change is

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Renville County Deer Hunting: Commissioners Vote to Allow Rifles

Following in the footsteps of our neighbors in Redwood, Chippewa, and Yellow Medicine counties, the Renville County Board of Commissioners has reached a definitive decision regarding the future of deer hunting in our area. After gathering community voices and holding a public forum, the board met to decide whether to implement a local ordinance to

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Counties Going Shotgun Only for Deer Hunting: What Local Votes Mean for Hunters

If you have been paying attention to county meetings or just listening to conversations around town, one topic keeps coming up: counties going shotgun only for deer hunting. What used to be a long-running debate is now turning into real decisions that will shape the 2026 season and beyond. The state of Minnesota has legalized

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Renville County Deer Hunting: Community Voices and the Future of the Rifle

The conversation surrounding deer hunting regulations in our neck of the woods continues to be a top priority for hunters and landowners alike. Following the recent discussions and subsequent changes in Lyon and Redwood counties, the spotlight turned to Renville County this week for a highly anticipated public forum. With the 2026 season on the

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Redwood County Deer Hunting: Rifles are Coming

The landscape of deer season in our neck of the woods is about to look a little different. For years, the debate over whether to allow rifles or keep things restricted to shotguns has been a hot topic at the shop and around the kitchen table. Following the county commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 17,

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Proposed Semi-Automatic Rifle and Magazine Ban: What SF 4290 and SF 3655 Could Mean for MN Gun Owners

As of mid-March 2026, two major pieces of gun control legislation SF 4290 and SF 3655 are gaining attention at the Minnesota Capitol. Both proposals aim to significantly restrict the possession, transfer, and ownership of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than ten rounds. Recently, SF 3655 advanced out of the Senate Judiciary and

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An Update on Suppressor and NFA Purchases at River Valley Arms & Ammo

At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we’ve really enjoyed being your friendly neighborhood NFA dealer and helping customers navigate the process of purchasing National Firearms Act items. For those who are new to the world of NFA firearms, these include items such as suppressors (also commonly referred to as silencers) and short barreled rifles, often

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Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at RVAA

The turkey leftovers will barely be in the fridge before the real fun begins. At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we’re gearing up for one of our biggest weekends of the year, and you’re invited to take full advantage of the unbeatable deals we’ve lined up for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. From Friday,

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Redwood County Public Forum on Deer Hunting Regulations: Community Voices Strongly Favor Rifle Use

Last night, November 17th, 2025, several members of the RVAA Nation attended the Redwood County public forum regarding the state’s decision to eliminate Minnesota’s shotgun zone beginning in 2026. While the state has opened the door for rifles statewide, counties have been given the ability to impose further restrictions. This meeting, held at the Redwood

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Lyon County Minnesota Rifle v Shotgun Public Forum

Lyon County Residents Speak Up on Rifle Hunting at Public Forum

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

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Advocate for Rifle Hunting in Redwood & Renville Counties

Advocating for rifle hunting in your county: a factual support guide

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

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