MN Gun Owners Caucus responds to the shooting death of Alex Pretti
By: Bryan Strawser (Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus)
Now the ICE operation in Minneapolis is a 2nd amendment issue, too.
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
We are deeply concerned by this morning's reports that a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents. According to local officials, the man was legally armed, a firearm was recovered at the scene, and he is believed to have been a lawful gun owner and permit to carry holder.
Many critical facts remain unknown.
We do not yet have an independent account of what initiated the encounter or what triggered the use of deadly force. Despite widespread speculation regarding intent, there has been no evidence produced indicating an intent to harm the officers. We are calling for a full and transparent investigation by both state and federal authorities.
Every peaceable Minnesotan has the right to keep and bear arms—including while attending protests, acting as observers, or exercising their First Amendment rights. These rights do not disappear when someone is lawfully armed, and they must be respected and protected at all times.
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Yes, more of the protesters will likely carry firearms now. Just to defend their 2nd amendment rights.
What's more significant is there are going be even more cameras recording every move ICE makes, every breath ICE takes, and every shot ICE fires. ICE is becoming the most closely observed military force in the world.
Every bond ICE breaks; every step ICE takes we'll be watching you
Every single day and every word they say
Every game they play, every night they stay we'll be watching you
How my poor heart aches with every step ICE takes
Every move ICE makes with every vow ICE breaks
Every smile ICE fakes; every claim ICE stakes we'll be watching you
We dream at night, we can't see your covered face
We look around, but it's ICE we must replace
We feel so cold, and we long to just embrace
We keep crying, baby, baby, please
In addition to other outcomes. use of excessive force by ICE will result in many more ordinary citizens carrying firearms . . . which may well result in more "accidental" shootings of innocent bystanders . . .