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  • Congress Pushes Bill to Let Lawmakers Carry Concealed Weapons Anywhere in U.S.

    Congress is considering new legislation that would permit lawmakers to carry a concealed firearm where they perform official duties.


    Congress is considering new legislation that would permit lawmakers to carry a concealed firearm wherever they perform official duties across the United States, according to a copy of the new bill that marks an unprecedented effort to help lawmakers confront a growing threat to their safety.

    Rep. Brian Babin (R., Texas) introduced the legislation on Tuesday, about a week after a radicalized shooter opposed to President Donald Trump and Republicans shot Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La.), a congressional staffer, a lobbyist, and two Capitol police officers in Virginia.

    The legislation would enable certified members of Congress to carry a concealed weapon "in nearly every conceivable scenario," according to information released by Babin's office.
    The legislation would supersede any other state or federal concealed carry laws, meaning that lawmakers would still enjoy the privilege even if secondary laws state otherwise. This is particularly significant, as the District of Columbia has notoriously strict gun laws that have complicated similar efforts in the past.

    Members of Congress would be able to carry a concealed firearm in "federal parks and buildings, the national mall, to and from their offices, at schools and military bases" with just "a few limited restrictions," according to Babin's office.

    "The tragic events of last week make it clearer than ever that we need to take steps to enable Members of Congress to protect themselves," Babin said in a statement. "We also know that an even greater tragedy was averted only because of the brave actions by two armed Capitol Police special agents who happened, mercifully, to be on site."

    Babin maintains the bill "would ensure rank and file Members of Congress have the opportunity to defend themselves by providing them the ability to concealed carry in nearly every scenario with only a few restrictions."

    It is a direct response to the increased threat posed to federal lawmakers.

    "With the increase in security threats to Members of Congress and our staffs, this is an important and necessary step that we must take," Babin said.

    Lawmakers would be granted the ability to qualify for a concealed carry permit, through home-state training or through the Capitol Police, according to the bill.

    The U.S. Capitol Police also would be granted the discretion to determine proper training, licensing, and the parameters of use.

    Members of Congress would be permitted to pay for the training out of their own allowance funds, according to the bill.



  • #2
    One more step to them become elite. They should have to live by the same laws and rules that we do.

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    • #3
      Could be used as a case for constitutional carry or to at least further state reciprocity?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by line-em-up View Post
        One more step to them become elite. They should have to live by the same laws and rules that we do.
        Yup.

        If it's imperative that politicians have to have it despite the security teams they already have, it should show that the people need it even more.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by line-em-up View Post
          One more step to them become elite. They should have to live by the same laws and rules that we do.
          This is my opinion as well.
          I don't like Republicans, but I really FUCKING hate Democrats.


          Sex with an Asian woman is great, but 30 minutes later you're horny again.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Jimbo View Post
            Could be used as a case for constitutional carry or to at least further state reciprocity?
            Probably not, because the elite need the protection more. We have the police to protect us and that should be enough for the average citizen. The elite need more protection since they are more important.
            I don't like Republicans, but I really FUCKING hate Democrats.


            Sex with an Asian woman is great, but 30 minutes later you're horny again.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by sc281 View Post
              Yup.

              If it's imperative that politicians have to have it despite the security teams they already have, it should show that the people need it even more.
              Very few politicians have security detail. No Federal Judges have one except for the ones in the Supreme Court and even then they only have them part time.
              Magnus, I am your father. You need to ask your mother about a man named Calvin Klein.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by line-em-up View Post
                One more step to them become elite. They should have to live by the same laws and rules that we do.
                X2. While I agree that they should be able to carry in order to protect themselves from nutjobs/robbery/etc, I think that every citizen should have that right...this elevates them to "more important than the citizens" status which I strongly oppose.

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                • #9
                  Why not just remove all the current BS regarding firearms since the 2nd amendment? Problem solved.

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                  • #10
                    Maybe not do things that piss off your bosses and you won't need so much protection?
                    G'Day Mate

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by AnthonyS View Post
                      Why not just remove all the current BS regarding firearms since the 2nd amendment? Problem solved.
                      That's crazy talk right there.
                      "Self-government won't work without self-discipline." - Paul Harvey

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Grimpala View Post
                        Maybe not do things that piss off your bosses and you won't need so much protection?
                        lmao

                        Fuck that job for sure.

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