THIS is the NRA's statement?!? To blame Walz?

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Mike Masnick
‪@mmasnick.bsky.social‬

THIS is the NRA's statement?!? To blame Walz?

Not surprising but still despicable

‪Max Berger‬
‪@maxberger.bsky.social‬
· 2h
This moment in history provides us with incontrovertible evidence that all the conservatives who claim to be extremely devoted to freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, and opposed to the encroachment of tyranny, are completely and totally full of shit.

It's all white supremacy and greed.


10:34 PM · Jan 24, 2026

THIS is the NRA's statement?!? To blame Walz?

Not surprising but still despicable

— Mike Masnick (@mmasnick.bsky.social) 2026-01-25T03:34:24.749Z

[SSJVegeta]

1. They also condemned the demonizing of law abiding gun owners such as Pretti

This one might get dicey

[StarryNite]

2. Yes, I was wondering how they were going to deal with this one.

Apparently they think only MAGAs can protest legally with guns.

[Whyisthisstillclose]

3. Fuck the NRA and all it's members

[Blue Owl]

5. All the way off

[usonian]

4. Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ...

[Kaleva]

6. Statement by Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus

“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.“

https://gunowners.mn/press-release-shooting-death-alex-pretti/