January 14, 2011
In light of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Chaffetz says he will continue to carry a firearm to most public events back home. But when it comes to bringing a weapon to Washington, he disagrees with Rep. Louie Gohmert (R., Texas), who is pushing to allow members to carry guns in the District of Columbia and on the House floor. “I don’t think there should be special laws or rules for members of Congress,” he says. He also has no desire to carry inside of the Capitol: “I’ve never carried in Washington, D.C. You have a virtual army of people here — it’s the number-one terrorist target in the world and you have a policeman steps away at any moment, panic buttons in every office.” |
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