GOA Discusses the Minneapolis Shooting On CNN

Published on January 26, 2026
Duration: 5:13

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses the historical opposition to carrying firearms at permitted rallies and advocates for consistent constitutional protection. He highlights positive interactions between armed GOA members and law enforcement, citing a PoliceOne.com survey indicating strong support for concealed carry among officers. The discussion emphasizes the need for all political parties to consistently defend constitutional rights, particularly the right to bear arms during protests, and stresses the importance of awaiting full investigations before drawing conclusions on active cases.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses the right to carry firearms at permitted rallies and the importance of consistent constitutional protection. He highlights positive law enforcement interactions and a PoliceOne.com survey showing strong officer support for concealed carry, emphasizing the need for consistent defense of rights by all parties.

Chapters

  1. 00:002nd Amendment Rights at Rallies
  2. 00:40Right to Armed Protest
  3. 01:11Law Enforcement Interactions
  4. 02:30Police Survey Data
  5. 03:30Legal Investigations and Rittenhouse
  6. 04:13Constitutional Consistency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gun Owners of America's stance on carrying firearms at permitted rallies?

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America advocates for the consistent constitutional protection of the right to carry firearms at permitted rallies, noting historical opposition from anti-gun politicians.

Do law enforcement officers support concealed carry rights?

Yes, a PoliceOne.com survey of 15,000 officers indicated that 91% support concealed carry and 86% believe it deters mass shootings, suggesting broad support among rank-and-file officers.

What is the importance of consistent defense of constitutional rights?

It is crucial for all political parties to consistently defend constitutional rights, such as the right to bear arms during protests, rather than invoking them only when politically convenient.

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