Democrats Seek to Ban Members of Congress from Carrying Guns in Capitol

At least 21 House Democrats are seeking a ban against members of Congress carrying firearms in the U.S. Capitol.

The move comes after incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) talked to Capitol police about her ability to have a gun on Capitol grounds for self-defense.

And on December 8, 2020, Boebert tweeted, “I’ve always heard to ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick.’ I prefer to speak loudly and carry a Glock.”

There are “a number of lawmakers who carry firearms,” and that a 1967 law allows them to do so, the Associated Press reported.