Guns banned in WA Senate chambers

[CoalTrain49]

Not sure if this has anything to do with the rally that happened on the 15th or not.

I'm also not sure that they can legally ban something that is spelled out as a WA. state constitutional right. I believe the chambers viewing gallery is a public area.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025481152_opencarryolyxml.html

 

[hso]

“We’re just noting that open carry is a form of demonstration and it’s no different than carrying a placard or something else of that nature,” he said.

He has a point. If there's a prohibition on demonstrations inside the building then this form of speech can be limited like any other.

 

[HorseSoldier]

And probably not a great idea if you look at it from a big picture perspective. A deranged twit mowing down a chunk of a state legislature won't do the 2A any favors.

 

[hso]

Oh, no question the people who entered the gallery were the trigger. We are so clumsy and ham handed at times we provide all the ammunition the antis need.