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 […]
After more than 80 years, Minnesota’s shotgun-only deer hunting zone is officially coming to an end. Thanks to the passage of the 2025 DNR omnibus bill, hunters statewide will be permitted to use all legal firearms—including rifles—during the regular firearms deer season starting in 2026. This long-anticipated change marks a significant shift in Minnesota’s hunting
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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
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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
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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
Behind the Bang: RVAA Volunteers at the Redwood Falls Sportsmen’s Club Read More »
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
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Ladies, this one’s for you. Whether you’ve never held a firearm in your life or you’re looking to level up your skills with like-minded women, Women Only Weekend at River Valley Arms & Ammo (RVAA) is your opportunity to step into your power, learn in a supportive space, and have a blast while doing it.
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So you’ve got yourself a shotgun. Nice. But before you start bragging about your “mad skills” at the range or in the blind, let’s talk about something that could make or break your shot pattern: chokes. Yep, those little tubes you’ve probably ignored in the bottom of your gear bag are actually pretty important. Let’s
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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
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We had an absolute blast with all of you at Suppressor Night on Wednesday, March 26th at River Valley Arms & Ammo! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—it was a great evening filled with good food, great company, and solid information. Becky’s shredded beef sandwiches were a hit (as always!), and it
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Mark your calendars—Boomstick BINGO is making its return! On March 30th, River Valley Arms & Ammo is excited to be part of this fun-filled event, helping raise funds for the Morgan Fire Department and Ambulance Service. This isn’t just another game night—it’s a chance to come together and give back to the local heroes who
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RVAA Suppressor Night – Food, Fun & Quiet Time! Alright, RVAA Nation, it’s time to clear your schedule and get down to the shop on March 26 for Suppressor Night! You know you’ve been thinking about adding one to your collection, or maybe you already have a few and want to keep them in top
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