US EditionLiberal Gun Groups Say They’ve Seen a Surge of Interest Since Minneapolis Shootings
Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired about 10 shots during an altercation that killed nurse Alex Pretti, sparking protests.
- Registrations for permit-to-carry courses at Pink Pistols Twin Cities have increased from five to 25 attendees per class amid heightened interest in gun ownership.
- Lara Smith, national spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, notes a shift in attitudes on the left regarding gun ownership.
- Philip Smith, founder of the National African American Gun Association, reports membership growth linked to political events.
- New members are joining liberal gun rights groups following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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In Our View: Administration plays fast, loose with gun rights
In the 10 days since the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, the response of the Trump administration has raised questions about the Second Amendment. Equally important, officials have demonstrated a callous willingness to shape false narratives and bend the U.S. Constitution to meet their self-serving needs. Read more...
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Unexpected development: Since Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis left arms groups have experienced a strong influx.
After Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, left-leaning gun clubs have seen a surge in membership. “It no longer seems like just a conservative thing to buy and carry guns in response to perceived threats,” political scientist Matt Lacombe told CNN.
Pretti Shooting Sparks Surge, Leftist Gun Group Membership
Membership in progressive gun organizations has exploded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Pretti, an ICU nurse and self-identified environmentalist, was killed during a confrontation with federal agents while attending a protest. The incident has quickly become a flashpoint for left-wing activists, many of whom are now turning to firearms training and Second Amendment rights as a form of personal an…
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