Fact Check: Does Minnesota Law Ban Licensed Gun Owners From Carrying Loaded Guns at Protests?

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Claimant: Kash Patel and Kristi Noem

Claim: Licensed gun owners in Minnesota cannot carry a loaded firearm at a protest.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Minnesota law allows licensed gun owners to carry firearms, including loaded firearms, in most public places. Neither state nor federal law prohibits licensed carry solely because a person is attending a protest.

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Date: 01/29/2026

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Last Updated on January 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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