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Clarifying Minnesota’s permit to carry law following comments by federal officials
- Federal officials’ weekend remarks sparked renewed questions about Minnesota’s permit-to-carry rules following a Minneapolis shooting incident.
- Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis while authorities say he had a permit to carry.
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Pretti had a permit and was legally armed at the scene, a point contested by some federal officials.
- Gun-rights groups argued Minnesota law allows carrying loaded firearms with multiple magazines at protests.
- DHS officials say Pretti's lack of ID contradicts permit documentation requirements, though the permit itself exists in state records.
- Minnesota DPS reported more than 408,000 valid permits to carry as of early 2025.
- The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and NRA joined the debate, challenging federal interpretations of the permit law.
- DHS investigation into Pretti’s death is ongoing.
- Minnesota lawmakers approved the Personal Protection Act in 2003, governing permit-to-carry requirements.
- The state’s permit program requires training and issues a five-year permit period.
- Names of permit holders are not public record, per Minnesota DPS guidance.
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