The claim
“You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple.”
Additional context
The dispute followed the Jan. 24, 2026, shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Related reporting says gun-rights groups challenged federal officials’ comments about peaceful protesters carrying firearms. [S3]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] PolitiFact original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S3] Gun rights groups slam feds' comments after Minneapolis shooting
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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