Another leftist lie exposed. He didnt even have ID on him....
Minn. Stat. § 624.7181 – Carrying Firearms at Public Gatherings
- Prohibits carrying a loaded firearm at a public gathering unless you have a Permit to Carry (PTC) and the gathering is not:
- A school-sponsored event
- A religious service
- A political rally or demonstration where the primary purpose is to advocate for or against a specific policy or candidate
- Important: A PTC does not allow carry at a political rally if it's officially designated as such. Many protests/rallies fall under this restriction if they’re organized around a political issue (e.g., pro/anti-Trump, pro/anti-abortion).
@TigerRagRob Can you show me your source here?
Some red flags are popping up for me.
First, I don't know that I've ever seen a contraction used in a legal statute... specifically: "A PTC does not allow carry at a political rally if
it's officially designated as such".
Secondly. When I look up Minn. Stat. § 624.7181 (note this is the Minn Legislature's Website, so it's the official place for laws and statutes) I get this which does not even mention handguns. Note in your quote, the lack of definitions of what a handgun or even what a rally is... just some vague wording about officially official purpose (by whom). Compare this to an ACTUAL LAW on the official website. Here's a cut and past of the ACTUAL Minn. Stat. § 624.7181
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624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Subdivision 1.Definitions.
For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(a) "BB gun" means a device that fires or ejects a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in diameter.
(b) "Carry" does not include:
(1) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun to, from, or at a place where firearms are repaired, bought, sold, traded, or displayed, or where hunting, target shooting, or other lawful activity involving firearms occurs, or at funerals, parades, or other lawful ceremonies;
(2) the carrying by a person of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun that is unloaded and in a gun case expressly made to contain a firearm, if the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and no portion of the firearm is exposed;
(3) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun by a person who has a permit under section
624.714;
(4) the carrying of an antique firearm as a curiosity or for its historical significance or value; or
(5) the transporting of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun in compliance with section
97B.045.
(c) "Public place" means property owned, leased, or controlled by a governmental unit and private property that is regularly and frequently open to or made available for use by the public in sufficient numbers to give clear notice of the property's current dedication to public use but does not include: a person's dwelling house or premises, the place of business owned or managed by the person, or land possessed by the person; a gun show, gun shop, or hunting or target shooting facility; or the woods, fields, or waters of this state where the person is present lawfully for the purpose of hunting or target shooting or other lawful activity involving firearms.
Subd. 2.Penalties.
Whoever carries a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun on or about the person in a public place is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A person under the age of 21 who carries a semiautomatic military-style assault weapon, as defined in section
624.712, subdivision 7, on or about the person in a public place is guilty of a felony.
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Subd. 3.Exceptions.
This section does not apply to officers, employees, or agents of law enforcement agencies or the armed forces of this state or the United States, or private detectives or protective agents, to the extent that these persons are authorized by law to carry firearms and are acting in the scope of their official duties.
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Third: When I just search on Minn laws Carrying Firearms at Public Gatherings I don't get a specific law or statute.
And Lastly: "
There is no prohibition on a permit holder carrying a firearm, loaded with multiple magazines at a protest or rally in Minnesota," the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus said in a statement. Granted, this is a quote from a news article, but it's a direct quote from a group that would probably know if there was a restriction.
And just to be above board and prove that I'm cutting and pasting the REAL Statute (which you SHOULD NOT TRUST). Here's the link to the law he's "Quoting"... sans source.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/624.7181
So given your history of... shall we say "unproven statements" that you've passed off as fact. I'm dropping the bulllshiit card here. I think it's fair to ask for a link to the law you are quoting. If you can do that... I'll tip my hat to you and say that I was wrong. So I'll hang up and listen...
Edit/Update: Honestly, there didn't seem to be enough restrictions on carrying firearms... I mean every state says you can't have them in courthouses and state owned buildings, and MOST States say you can't carry in schools. Here are some Minn laws that I found with a deeper dive. four Minnesota statutes that describe where gun permit holders are prohibited from carrying a firearm: sections
243.55,
609.66,
624.714 and
641.165. Minnesota statute Section
243.55 prohibits people from carrying guns into a state correctional facility or state hospital;
609.66 prohibits firearm possession in courthouses, certain state buildings and on school property; and
641.165 prohibits taking guns into jails, lockups and correctional facilities. Section
624.714, largely concerns penalties for carrying a weapon without a permit. That's all I could find. No mention of political rallies and protests.