Washington journal continues. Host joining us now representative Barry Loudermilk who is republican from georgia and served as member House Administration committee. Were here to talk about your interest in concealed carry in d. C. Take us back a couple of weeks congressional practice, congressional baseball game. Shooting that took place there. Where where were you guest i walked up to home plate. I been in the batting cage left field. Being the designated hitter for the republican team, thats where i try to spend most of my time. I wanted to get some live hitting before we ended practice. We had a full 48 of players fleet of players on the field. Somebody pitching from the mound and so. I was waiting to get up to bat. I just put on a batting helmet when i heard the first shot. You start processing, were in alexandria, virginia. Back in georgia, people target practice, especially in rural areas. Why am i hearing a gunshot. I turn to look at Steve Scalises security detail two officers
Time. I wanted to get some live hitting before we ended practice. We had a full 48 of players fleet of players on the field. Somebody pitching from the mound and so. I was waiting to get up to bat. I just put on a batting helmet when i heard the first shot. You start processing, were in alexandria, virginia. Back in georgia, people target practice, especially in rural areas. Why am i hearing a gunshot. I turn to look at Steve Scalises security detail two officers he had with him. Is there a problem. They were exiting their vehicle. They were trying to figure out whats going on. Right after that, when i heard representative gary palmer of alabama workforce at third base, hollower hes got a gun. Everybody started breaking to run toward the dugout. I started running to get out the fence. I wanted to get some more distance between me and the shooter. Of course, that day for some ren its wearing a bright yellow jersey. Im not a small guy. I was trying to put as much distance as i could betw