On April 4, 2025, a federal jury found Andrew David Munsinger, a 41-year-old resident of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, guilty of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition as a felon, as well as possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. This verdict was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
The trial presented evidence showing Munsinger's involvement with the Aryan Freedom Network, a white supremacist group, and detailed a year-long FBI investigation collecting audio and video recordings of him interacting with firearms and ammunition. Despite being legally barred from possessing firearms due to previous felony convictions, Munsinger was observed in possession of these items.
On February 7, 2024, FBI agents executed search warrants at Munsinger’s Redwood Falls residence, two vehicles, and a farm near Lake Lillian, Minnesota. They confiscated five firearms, including two homemade semi-automatic rifles, two shotguns, and a pistol. Authorities also found hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and a tactical bullet-resistant vest. Additionally, over five pounds of marijuana packed in heat-sealed bags, a marijuana cultivation operation, and $24,300 in cash were seized.
"The safety and security of Minnesotans is of the utmost importance to my office. We will ensure Munsinger—and all others who bring violence and drugs to Minnesota—sees federal justice," stated Acting U.S. Attorney Kirkpatrick. She praised the FBI's efforts in the investigation.
Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis remarked, "A convicted felon with a cache of firearms, ammunition, and drugs is a clear threat to public safety. The FBI and our partners will not tolerate individuals who break the law and promote extremist views that incite violence."
After a five-day jury trial presided over by Judge John R. Tunheim in U.S. District Court, Munsinger was convicted on charges of being a felon in possession of firearms, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
The case was part of a collaborative effort by the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Benjamin Bejar and Raphael B. Coburn leading the prosecution.