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FBI Director's Comments Ignite Gun Rights Debate in Minnesota

1/28/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel's comments on firearms after the Alex Pretti shooting have sparked gun-rights controversy.
Patel said carrying loaded firearms to protests is illegal, a stance disputed by the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
The shooting and another fatal incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have sharpened debates on gun rights in Minnesota.
Experts say Pretti was within his rights under Minnesota law, and investigations continue.

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FBI Director Kash Patel's comments on firearms after the Alex Pretti shooting have sparked gun-rights controversy.
Patel said carrying loaded firearms to protests is illegal, a stance disputed by the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
The shooting and another fatal incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have sharpened debates on gun rights in Minnesota.
Experts say Pretti was within his rights under Minnesota law, and investigations continue.