A federal appeals court ruled that Minnesota’s law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from obtaining permits to carry guns is unconstitutional, prompting criticism over Governor Tim Walz’s stance on the Second Amendment.
“As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, I welcome the federal appeals court’s decision regarding Minnesota’s law. This ruling affirms the constitutional rights of all law-abiding citizens to bear arms,” Republican Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “It is crucial, especially at a time when crime rates are a concern, that individuals have the means to protect themselves and their families.”
Stauber, who has served in the House of Representatives since January 2019, is known for his background in law enforcement and his focus on public safety.
“Governor Walz’s administration has indeed taken positions that many, including myself, view as hostile toward the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. This ruling is a reminder of the importance of protecting these liberties against overreach,” Stauber continued.
“This decision is not just about carrying guns; it’s about respecting and upholding our constitutional rights. It is a significant step toward ensuring that these rights are preserved for all Minnesotans,” Stauber said.
“Tim Walz is a political chameleon – changing his positions to further his own personal agenda. In Congress, Walz purported to be a friend of gun owners to receive their support in his rural Minnesota district. Once he had his eyes set on other offices, he sold out law-abiding Minnesotans and promoted a radical gun control agenda that emboldened criminals and left everyday citizens defenseless. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz cannot be trusted to defend freedom and our Constitutional rights,” Randy Kozuch, chairman of the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), said in a statement.
Walz wrote in an op-ed in 2018 that his views on guns are “evolving in some ways,” but that he’s “always been a reformer.”
Data from the state shows that in the four years before Walz took office, from 2015-2018, there was an average of about 113 murders recorded in the state each year, which has increased to 171 murders, according to the yearly average under Walz’s five years as governor.
Fox News Digital’s Emma Colton contributed to this report.
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