Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel made comments about gun use at protests, which upset some gun rights groups. Alex Pretti, a lawful gun owner, was fatally shot by a federal agent, and Patel stated that people cannot legally bring loaded guns with extra magazines to protests. Gun rights groups argued Patel’s remarks misrepresented the law, especially regarding Minnesota’s gun regulations.
Key Facts
- FBI Director Kash Patel commented on carrying guns at protests.
- Patel said it is illegal to bring loaded guns with multiple magazines to protests.
- Alex Pretti, who was shot by a federal agent, was a lawful gun owner with a permit.
- Gun rights groups like the National Association for Gun Rights and the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus disagreed with Patel's comments.
- The National Association for Gun Rights noted that carrying spare magazines is common and lawful.
- The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus stated that there is no law in Minnesota against carrying a gun with extra magazines at protests.
