Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) plans to introduce bill making it OK to have firearms on House floor

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Republican prepares bill to let lawmakers carry guns on House floor

By Sahil Kapur
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 -- 3:19 pm

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/01/republican-prepares-bill-lawmakers-carry-guns-congress/



In response to gun control bills put forth by members of both parties in the aftermath of the Arizona shootings, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) is planning to introduce legislation that permits lawmakers to carry firearms on the floor of the House and in Washington, DC.

"There is a rash of legislation further infringing on Second Amendment rights that has been unwisely proffered in the wake of events in Tucson," Gohmert told The Hill.

"If members of Congress wishes to carry a weapon in the federal District of Columbia, it should be permissible. Accordingly, we are in the process of drafting a bill that will allow members of Congress to do that," he said.

The plan by Gohmert, a staunch gun rights advocate, came as a rebuke to three bills announced by different members of Congress seeking stronger regulations on guns and ammunition in the wake of shootings Saturday that killed six, including a federal judge, and critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and at least a dozen others.

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1. A truly pathetic, kneejerk response.

Must suck to be him.

[shadowrider]

4. And a rash of anti-gun legislation in the wake of Tuscon isn't? n/t

[rfranklin]

2. Considering the threatening statements made by Republicans...

I don't think arming them in the Capitol building would be prudent.

[DCKit]

3. Rep. Loogie Goober (R) - reactionary dumbass. nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Way to go, Louie.

[onehandle]

6. 'Gomer.' nt

[ileus]

7. I don't see a problem here....safety first I always say.