Total Firearms Ban Proposed For State Capitol
The battle over whether concealed and open carry firearms should be allowed at the State Capitol building is taking a new direction this week. Two Democratic state representatives are introducing related legislation. Their plan calls for a total ban on any firearm carried inside not just the Capitol building, but legislative offices as well.
The bills, introduced by Democratic Representatives Tyrone Carter, and Julie Brixie would declare the entire capitol complex, including the grounds, off-limits for firearms except those carried by police and security personnel. The plan calls for misdemeanor-level penalties with violations punishable by up to a $100 fine, and a 90-day jail term.