NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 11:29 PM

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The NRA and other gun rights groups are calling for a full investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a border agent in Minneapolis on Saturday. This call comes in response to conflicting accounts from state and federal officials regarding whether Pretti was armed and posed a threat. The NRA specifically criticized comments made by a federal prosecutor who suggested that carrying a gun near law enforcement increases the risk of being shot. Other gun advocacy groups and politicians have also condemned the prosecutor's statement, asserting the right to bear arms, even during protests. The incident has sparked protests and debate over the use of force by federal agents and the Second Amendment.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Thomas Massie 40% Central District of California 40% Gun Owners of America 50% Donald Trump ×260% Minnesota 60% United States 60% Bill Essayli ×370% Minneapolis ×370% Alex Pretti ×480% National Rifle Association (NRA) ×690%

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gun rights 90% nra 80% officer-involved shooting 80% second amendment 70% trump administration 60% use of force 60% law enforcement 50% gun control 50% alex pretti 40%