GOP lawmaker introduces bill to allow lawmakers to carry guns after congressional shooting

By Andrew Shepperson

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
A Republican representative introduced a bill Tuesday that would allow members of Congress to carry guns while on duty.
According to a statement released by the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, under the proposal lawmakers who are trained and certified would be able to carry concealed firearms wherever they need to go while on duty, except for a few restricted areas.
Babin said he felt the bill was necessary after last week’s shooting at a congressional baseball practice left five people wounded, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
“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. “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. My 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. With the increase in security threats to Members of Congress and our staffs, this is an important

Source: Guns.com