House sergeant-at-arms says lawmakers should not carry firearms in Capitol Complex

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House Sergeant at Arms William J. Walker voiced his opinion a day after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in a Uvalde, Texas, school. The shooting spree has ignited talk in Congress about passing gun safety legislation. There is no indication that an outright ban on members having guns at the Capitol is likely anytime soon.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Independent

House official: Lawmakers should not carry guns at Capitol

The House’s top law enforcement official says members of Congress should be barred from carrying firearms anywhere in the Capitol or its surrounding office buildings and grounds

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

House official: Lawmakers should not carry guns at Capitol

The House’s top law enforcement official says members of Congress should be barred from carrying firearms anywhere in the Capitol or its surrounding office buildings and grounds

1 month ago·United States

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CNN

House Sergeant at Arms believes lawmakers should not be allowed to carry guns inside the Capitol

One of the top security officials on Capitol Hill revealed that he does not believe lawmakers should be allowed to carry firearms in the US Capitol Complex

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Associated Press News

House official: Lawmakers should not carry guns at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress should be barred from carrying firearms anywhere in the Capitol or its surrounding office buildings and grounds, the House's top law enforcement official said

1 month ago·United States

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The Washington Post

House official: Lawmakers should not carry guns at Capitol

The House’s top law enforcement official says members of Congress should be barred from carrying firearms anywhere in the Capitol or its surrounding office buildings and grounds

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

House sergeant-at-arms says lawmakers should not carry firearms in Capitol Complex

House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker revealed on Wednesday that he does not believe lawmakers should be permitted to carry firearms on the Capitol Complex — a departure from current policy, which allows members of Congress to bring D.C.-licensed firearms into Capitol buildings.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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