Hunting, gun ownership and gun collecting have a long and revered tradition in both the United States and Minnesota, and Jay Backer will proudly stand in support of those cherished freedoms.

Jay Backer is a strong supporter of our constitutionally protected Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, as well as 1998 Minnesota constitutional amendment to preserve our state's hunting and fishing heritage.

Jay Backer supports Minnesota's Personal Protection Act which allows licensed permit holders to carry a concealed weapon.

Jay Backer supports the "Castle Doctrine" which grants an individual the right to use deadly force to protect his or her home and any occupants from violent attack.

Jay Backer stands in support of the work done by the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America and other national and state organizations dedicated to protecting and enhancing our Second Amendment Rights.