With all the back and forth between those saying that Alex Pretti shouldn’t have brought a gun to a protest, and those pointing out that the 1st and 2nd amendments aren’t mutually exclusive, there is an important point being missed: He DID NOT bring a gun to a protest.

The protest didn’t happen until AFTER he was murdered.

Alex Pretti carried his legal firearm to a popular Minneapolis destination for those seeking diverse treats and beverages. And then he was murdered. That’s it.