INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Some Indiana officials, including the attorney general and the secretary of state, could carry handguns in the state Capitol under a bill approved Monday by state lawmakers, who already can do so inside the complex.
The new bill authored by a Republican lawmaker would allow the state attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and comptroller and their staff members to carry a handgun if they are not otherwise barred by state or federal law.
The bill now advances to the House.
Guns are allowed in U.S. statehouses in some form in 21 states, according to a 2021 review by The Associated Press.
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is this a free country or state? If so, ALL should be able to carry in the capitol and government outbuildings. If those that work there are afraid of the law abiding citizen then they should modify their activities towards them Who works for who? Besides, anyone bent on evil will circumvent any rule or laws to keeps them from bringing a weapon on the grounds or in the building. Who owns those buildings or grounds?? Any security would be quickly targeted. Then who can you depend on to protect yourself or others. Only you, if you are armed. Perhaps restrictions on rights is a scheme to keep citizens from participating in the legislative process…………I doubt these restriction would fit into the current Supreme Court Historical requirements. When was the first time firearms were restricted on public property? Long after the Constitution was written and ratified, I’m very sure.