“You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple.”
What PolitiFact found
Some states have laws that ban guns at protests, but Minnesota’s concealed carry law for guns does not. Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal immigration agents Jan. 24, had a concealed carry permit. Some states have even more permissive laws than Minnesota, allowing people to bring guns to protests even if they don’t have concealed carry permits. Although the Supreme Court hasn’t ruled on the question of bringing guns to protests, recent decisions have granted wide leeway for gun rights.
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In short
Kash Patel (FBI Director) made this claim around 25 January 2026. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 27 January 2026, 2 days later. Its rating was “Mostly False”.
Where the claim appeared
- foxnews.comhttps://www.foxnews.com/video/6388288892112
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