Greg Abbott reiterated that Texans are allowed to carry guns at protests as long as they are responsible. The remarks come after President Donald Trump said guns should not be allowed at protests following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Greg Abbott reasserted that Texans have a constitutional right to carry guns at protests Thursday, seemingly pushing against fellow Republicans who have said protesters should not have weapons at events. Abbott said that protesters and demonstrators have the right to carry their guns as long as it is done responsibly. "Our law is that you can open carry," Abbott said.