Welcome
to 2 If By Sea Tactical, New Prague, MN
Southern Minnesota's Premier Firearms Destination
Born in a townhome basement in 2019, 2 If By Sea Tactical was founded by Austin Reville and Creed Francis with one mission: to honor the Second Amendment and bring responsible gun culture, education, and community to Southern Minnesota.
Located in New Prague’s Historic Mill, our 10,000 sq. ft. facility features:
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Independence Hall: 8-lane indoor range, 25 yards, with 90 second filtration
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The Matrix: Cutting-edge VR training with 800+ immersive simulations
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NRA & USCCA-certified classes (Permit to Carry, safety, tactical training)
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Themed events, safety courses and community resources
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Firearms sales & rentals, appraisals, consignments and more (FFL licensed)
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Event space for public or corporate group use
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Mini-museum & retail shop — come chat with our expert staff!
We serve recreational shooters, hunters, law enforcement, safety, and self-defense advocates, all united by a passion for firearms, the 2nd Amendment, and our community.
Training. Community. Legacy. Come experience it all.
Open to the Public!
New Prague's Neighborhood Gun Store With Shooting Range
Eight (8) advanced shooting lanes w/digitally controlled target systems
Air filtration that refreshes the air every 90 seconds
25-yard lanes include a steel containment trap, comfortable shooting benches
Supporting all pistols and rifles up to .338 Lapua Magnum
VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE
Police Training | 800 VR Scenarios | Skills Practice
Step into 800+ immersive VR scenarios powered by TI Training. Train, shoot, and master your skills in a fully immersive VR experience! From home defense to zombie survival, practice in a safe, interactive environment — no live fire required. Perfect for beginners, families, police and military pros alike. Ages 10-100.
Our virtual reality experience is great for birthday parties and other celebrations, corporate bonding, and simply a family fun night out!
Welcome to
The Matrix! Our Virtual Reality Training Facility
Check our calendar for weekly and monthly events designed for every level of shooter. From concealed carry workshops and private training to themed social shoots and retreats. There’s always something happening at 2 If By Sea Tactical!
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Competition Shoots
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Ladies Night
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Military & First Responder Appreciation Night
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Cosmic Shooting
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Conceal Carry Courses
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Tactical Practice
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Private Lessons
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and much more!
Events & Classes
A Local Venue that is Affordable. Convenient. Memorable.
Whether you're planning a holiday celebration, business conference, team-building activity, bachelor, bachelorette, birthday party, graduation, family reunion, or any special gathering — our Independence Hall Community Room & our Virtual Reality Venue -The Matrix, offer a flexible, welcoming space for any occasion (and up to 50 people!) Click below to find out the details of how we can help you host a fantastic event!
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FOUNDING
FATHERS
Check Out Our Sponsorship Opportunities
At Southern Minnesota's premier, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range and store, we’re excited to offer local businesses a unique opportunity to enhance their visibility and community engagement by sponsoring various areas of the facility. From firing lanes to classrooms, each sponsorship area provides a platform for businesses to showcase their brand while supporting firearm safety and education. By partnering with us, sponsors not only gain valuable exposure to a diverse clientele but also demonstrate their commitment to responsible gun ownership and community involvement. Join us in creating a premier training environment that benefits both local businesses and firearm enthusiasts alike!
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Coffee, Fashion, and Firearms Available at Our Online Gun Shop & our New Prague Store
It all started with an FFL to collect historic firearms and an interest in bringing Southern gun culture to New Prague.
Now, you can enjoy shopping in person or online for guns for sale. We also have accessories for your firearms, and a few unique treats, too.
Want to Try Before You Buy?
Whether you are debating a membership or want to try out that sweet pistol you saw last week, 2 If By Sea is here to make sure your firearms dreams come true.
"Freedom Hall" is our on-site indoor shooting range that's perfect for all of Minnesota's unpredictable seasons. It has 8 shooting lanes, digitally controlled target systems, and an air filtration system that refreshes the air every 90 seconds. Each 25-yard lane includes a steel containment trap and comfortable shooting benches. The range supports all pistols and rifles up to .338 Lapua Magnum.
Best of all, firearms and ear & eye protection are available for rent, so you can enjoy a variety of guns or try one before you buy. You can bring your own, too!
Enjoy All of Our On Location Services!
Check out the New Prague gun store services!
We offer more than live fire on the range: we also have a virtual reality room perfect for training different scenarios or simply getting in some fun with your friends against the Zombies.
We work with Mike Konyu and Aegis Defense Solutions (ADS) to offer a variety of training classes and workshops to help shooters at all levels grow in skill and confidence with their firearms.
See our calendar or find the right training class for your experience, whether it be a conceal carry class for MN or something more unique.
We are a proud "Gold Dealer" with Silencer Shop and have an in-store Kiosk! Wait times have significantly improved and approvals are coming back faster than ever! See the entire Silencer Shop offerings here!
The same space we use to teach our classes is available for private group rentals for your New Prague MN events. There's more information about the event space here (click to read!), but feel free to contact the store to help plan. Combining a room rental with range time is perfect for parties.
We have digitized the process of providing an offer on your used inventory. Now you can do it online! Click here to submit your firearm and get an offer today! Or still come in just to see our smiling faces!
Want a special dedication on your rifle? Need a quick cleaning? We are committed to helping you have the gun you want how you want it, as the Founding Fathers intended. And anything we can't do, we work with trusted local partners to give you the best experience. Give us a call.
I have been a customer since 2021 and Austin has gone above and beyond since day one. Austin is a gun nerd and will gladly take the time to teach you anything you wanna know about firearms. He even has a YouTube channel that has show cases some amazing pieces of history. If you are a first time buyer or looking to add to your collection, Austin and the 2 If By Sea Tactical team will help you find the perfect match.
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Do You Need a Membership to Get the Most From Our Gun Store With Shooting Range?
To be honest, yes, we think so!
We are open to the public, so we invite you to come in and see what it's like for yourself.
But if you (like so many others) enjoy the experience, a membership is definitely the best way to get the most from your time. Price discounts in the store, free lane reservations, and more... shooting range membership can pay for itself!
Learn More About the Men and Women Behind the Store
We are more than just another Minnesota FFL dealer; we’re neighbors.
You can get more information about the store through our social media, especially Austin's "Inside the Vault" series on YouTube, but the best way to get to know us is to stop by. Enjoy the beverages, snacks, and members’ library. We look forward to meeting you.