Stauber extolls gun rights during Brainerd visit
The discussion involved a mixture of national politics and personal convictions that played out in every back-and-forth interaction. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 3:00 am, Jun. 3, 2021 ×
Congressman Pete Stauber talks about Second Amendment rights and other topics at a meeting Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Exchange in Brainerd. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Congressman Pete Stauber visited the Brainerd Exchange Thursday, June 1, in an intimate session with supporters regarding gun rights and the Second Amendment.
“I know that the Second Amendment is an important part of our way of life throughout Minnesota,” said Stauber, R-Hermantown. “We must remain vigilant to protect our rights, which is why I called you all here to have a robust discussion on how we can do this. … I want to hear from you. I want to hear stories, ideas, suggestions to make sure that we as law abiding citize
Published Jun 3, 2021 Updated Jun 3, 2021, 7:59 am CDT
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