Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help check firearms and to help close off roads during the march, If you would like to help without needing to carry a firearm, contact us now by emailing us at info@acatusa.com

We Stand Armed So Our Communities Don’t Stand Alone.

Our neighbors are living in fear, afraid to leave their homes for basic needs like groceries, school, or work because of ICE activity in our communities. With unlawful detentions and deaths tied to ICE, silence is no longer an option.

This march moves from the memorial of Renee Good to the memorial of Alex Pretti to honor those who have been killed and to demand accountability. We come together to show that our communities are not defenseless and not alone.

Open carry will be permitted and will lead this march. Clear rules will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety and to keep the focus on the purpose of this protest. Nonviolence is mandatory. De-escalation is expected. All participants must comply with local, state, and federal laws. This demonstration is about presence, solidarity, and community protection, not aggression or intimidation.

Unarmed protesters are strongly encouraged to join. You will have the loudest presence in this movement. You give a voice to the voiceless. Bring your signs, chant your chants, and let the whole world hear you!

Protesters will be split into groups of armed and unarmed protesters so those who are jittery around guns can still participate without needing to be near firearms.

This is a peaceful, community led protest. Fear will not define our communities. We will.

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March Starts at 10:30am on February 7th

We will start marching at 10:30. Please be ready to go and in your spots to start marching

Meet Between: E 34th St & E 33rd St on 5th Ave S

The location is the street over from Portland where Renee Good’s memorial sit. We will end at Glam Doll Donuts where Alex Pretti’s memorial sits

Firearm Checks Start Day of at 8:30 and Closes at 10:00

Be sure to get your firearm checked in time to receive your armband. You will not be allowed to open carry in this protest without one. Check in on the corner of E 33rd & 5th Ave S

If You Have Any Comments or Concerns

Please send us an email at info@acatusa.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT OPEN CARRY

LEARN MORE ABOUT UNARMED PROTEST

Our Planned Route

Our planned route will begin at the Memorial of Renee Good and end at the Memorial of Alex Pretti, honoring two lives lost in confrontations involving ICE that have deeply affected our community.

We will march from the corner of East 34th and 5th Ave S to Glam Doll Donuts.

These two points were chosen because they represent significant moments in the ongoing struggle with ICE. This route allows us to symbolically include Renee and Alex in this protest and pay respects to their memories while grounding our demonstration in the lived reality of our neighborhoods.

This chosen path also includes fewer ICE agents along the way, helping to reduce potential tension and aid de-escalation during our march.

Open Carry at the Event

Overview

While we have a constitutional right to carry and Minnesota law permits open carry with a valid permit, additional rules will be in place for this event. These rules exist to support protesters who may be less comfortable around firearms, to account for varying levels of training and experience, and to reduce the risk of negligent discharges during the march.

Anyone who does not possess a current Minnesota permit to carry, violates these rules, or does not display an armband indicating completion of the required pre-screening for open carry will be asked to either secure their firearm or leave the event.

The purpose of carrying at this protest is to do so lawfully and responsibly, and to ensure that ICE or law enforcement have no cause to stop or interfere with any participant. These measures support de-escalation and allow everyone’s focus to remain on the message of this march:

Lawful Carry. Peaceful Protest. United for Justice.

Rules

You Must Obtain an Armband Before the Protest Starts

We will have a booth set up before the start of the event. You must come by the booth and present your ID and Permit to Carry for MN. We will also have you confirm the chamber of your rifle is empty.

We will NOT keep any records of who is showing ID’s. We will simply confirm the name on the ID, that the picture matches, and that the Permit matches the name on your ID

Once you have your firearms checked and your ID/Permit confirmed, you will be assigned an armband. This armband will show you are ready for the protest and must be worn on your right upper bicep at all times while participating in the protest while carrying.
Rifles Must Not Have a Magazine Loaded in the Mag Well

Since rifles can not be holstered, a chance of a negligent discharge is higher even with a selector switch on safety. This is why all mags must be stored in your belt or plate carrier. While you may have enough training, we cannot verify this in such little time. So, we made this rule to ensure everyones safety.
Loaded Magazines Can be Stored on Your Belt or Plate Carrier
Rifles Must Have A Cleared Chamber
Rifles Must Be Pointed at the Ground at all Times
Please Keep Firearms to Rifles and Pistols
Pistols May Be Loaded and Chambered
Pistols Must be Holstered at All Times (Either IWB or OWB)
Special Rules for Current or Former LEO & Military

If you are current or former LEO or Military and would like to join the protest, you must bring ID, Permit to Carry, and proof of LEO or Military service. This will give you access to a special armband that may allow you to carry your rifle loaded and chambered.

If you would like to also have additional responsibility responsibilities in this protest, your training can help to ensure everyone stays safe and follows the rules. Inform the volunteer checking your ID you wish to help with security of the event and they will review which roles we need filled by your qualification.

Unarmed Protest Attendance

Participation from unarmed protesters in a march where others are lawfully armed is not only welcome, it is essential. A strong turnout of unarmed community members reinforces that this protest is about collective protection, not firearms alone. Every person who shows up adds their voice, presence, and credibility to the message that we are here to defend our neighbors from fear, isolation, and harm. Unarmed participants help demonstrate broad community support and make it unmistakably clear that this movement represents families, friends, and neighbors standing together for safety, accountability, and justice.

To support both comfort and de-escalation, the march will be intentionally organized into groups. Lawfully armed participants will lead the way, setting a calm, disciplined tone. Behind them will be those who are comfortable around firearms but choose not to carry during the protest. At the back, space will be reserved for participants who may feel more uncertain around firearms, allowing them to engage fully while minimizing anxiety. This structure ensures that everyone can participate at their own comfort level while remaining united in purpose, showing that protection, solidarity, and community care take many forms, all of them valid and all of them necessary.