Summary
After President Donald Trump said that protesters should not carry guns, several gun rights groups responded with criticism. The discussions followed the shooting of a man named Alex Pretti by federal officers in Minneapolis. Pretti was carrying a gun legally, and his death has sparked debate on gun rights and law enforcement in protests.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump stated that protesters “can’t have guns” during protests.
- Alex Pretti, a lawful gun owner, was shot and killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis.
- Pretti’s death followed another shooting and injury incident involving federal officers in the city.
- Gun rights groups criticized Trump's statement, arguing that citizens have a right to self-defense at protests.
- The National Association for Gun Rights and Gun Owners of America publicly disagreed with Trump's remarks.
- The National Rifle Association (NRA) supports the rights of lawful gun owners to carry weapons in public spaces.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom sided with the NRA's statement criticizing law enforcement's justification for using deadly force when approached by someone with a gun.
