Have gun, will legislate: Hoosier lawmakers vote to arm themselves inside Statehouse
Have gun, will legislate: Hoosier lawmakers vote to arm themselves inside Statehouse | Government and Politics | nwitimes.com
"State Sen. Jim Tomes, R-
Wadesville, the sponsor of the measure, said it's needed because the General Assembly often works after dark and legislative employees are in danger walking unarmed to their cars at night in downtown Indianapolis.
At the same time, the proposal makes no provision for executive and judicial branch employees or Indiana citizens visiting the Statehouse, who often use the same nearby parking lots, to likewise bring their guns into the building"