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Congressman to push bill that lets lawmakers carry guns
nypost.com ^ | 6/18/17 | Marisa Schultz

Posted on 06/19/2017 11:03:55 AM PDT by ColdOne

WASHINGTON — A Republican congressman who survived the horrific baseball shooting will offer legislation this week to allow lawmakers to carry guns throughout the nation’s capital.

“I’m going to be introducing legislation this week … to allow congressmen to carry a sidearm, should they so desire,” Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”

Members of Congress are “high-profile targets, but we have absolutely no way to defend ourselves because of Washington, DC’s rather restrictive gun laws.”

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: 115th; banglist; scalise
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What about the peasants? Will they let the masses in D.C. carry? Only for thee but not for me!
1 posted on 06/19/2017 11:03:55 AM PDT by ColdOne
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To: ColdOne

Bu11$h!t. Pass National Reciprocity and the problem is solved - for EVERYBODY.


2 posted on 06/19/2017 11:06:29 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: ColdOne

Yeah, like these putz’s were really going to pass “National Reciprocity”—now’s their chance, but they won’t do it!


3 posted on 06/19/2017 11:06:50 AM PDT by mikelets456
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To: ColdOne

Exactly!
But have two bills so the Dems and RINOs can be seen voting for their guns- and against the peasants’ guns.


4 posted on 06/19/2017 11:07:51 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: ColdOne
Conservatives and Libertarians should have open carry but only Western style pistols and belts. They should also be required to wear cowboy hats and vests.

Democrats and RINOs will be banned from having guns but must wear old West style bordello dresses. Don't forget the bustle.
5 posted on 06/19/2017 11:08:29 AM PDT by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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To: ColdOne

"Must be a congressman, gets to carry a gun."

6 posted on 06/19/2017 11:10:07 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
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To: ColdOne

Nope. Never. First, we don’t have national reciprocity. Second, DC is a federal city and is viciously anti gun. Third, I say let the politicians enjoy the full fruits of the society they create in America.

No special protection. Not here, not in healthcare, and the deserve zero retirement. If they choose to make a career of legislating, I recommend they invest their 174k a year salary wisely.


7 posted on 06/19/2017 11:10:54 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up.)
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Members of Congress Everyone is a are “high-profile targets, but we have absolutely no way to defend ourselves because of Washington, DC’s rather restrictive gun laws.”

There, fixed it...

8 posted on 06/19/2017 11:11:57 AM PDT by Envisioning (Carry safe, always carry, everyday, everywhere.)
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To: ColdOne

Why not?

The federal judges declared long ago that they can carry. By claiming that they are their own first line of self-defense.

Happened after a some lawyer and judges(Is that redundant because all judges are lawyers) got shot. One incident happened in Fort Worth.


9 posted on 06/19/2017 11:13:23 AM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: Snickering Hound

This


10 posted on 06/19/2017 11:14:04 AM PDT by thorvaldr
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To: ColdOne

First thing I thought. Would it be Constitutional to allow a “special” class to protect themselves but not everyone else.


11 posted on 06/19/2017 11:14:55 AM PDT by Terry Mross (Liver spots And blood thinners.,)
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To: ColdOne

Amazing, NOW they understand the need.


12 posted on 06/19/2017 11:16:41 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Snickering Hound

Just imagine mad maxine packin


13 posted on 06/19/2017 11:20:17 AM PDT by thinden
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To: ColdOne

My Virginia concealed carry permit should be good in the District of Corruption.
I need it there more than I do at home.


14 posted on 06/19/2017 11:22:09 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: ColdOne

Not for thee, if not for me!!!


15 posted on 06/19/2017 11:22:37 AM PDT by BAW (I'm not getting tired of winning.)
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To: thinden

Or Sheila Jackson Lee with a matching pink .357.

16 posted on 06/19/2017 11:23:06 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
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To: ColdOne

What about serfs like me on the people’s republic of new jersey?


17 posted on 06/19/2017 11:23:22 AM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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To: Terry Mross
Would it be Constitutional to allow a “special” class to protect themselves but not everyone else.

It's a lot worse than that.

Since the 2A is NOT for personal protection, but rather for protection from governmental tyranny... this law would grant protection FOR governmental tyranny, by arming government at the expense of the people.

18 posted on 06/19/2017 11:26:11 AM PDT by C210N
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To: ColdOne
If the DC carry permit requires passing a basic competence check, then very few Dems will get one.

19 posted on 06/19/2017 11:34:35 AM PDT by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty.)
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20 posted on 06/19/2017 11:35:25 AM PDT by PROCON (The Paris Accord was an attempt to get America to sign onto the One World Religion.)
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