Washington legislators, including Ann Rivers, come to the Capitol armed By Melissa Santos, Crosscut
Share: Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center (Courtesy of Ann Rivers)
The Washington Legislature started its new session Monday behind a security fence and a contingent of National Guardsmen. But after what happened at the U.S. Capitol last week, some lawmakers were also ready to defend themselves, if things went sideways.
Some state lawmakers chose to carry their own personal firearms for additional protection on the Legislature’s opening day.
While there’s no master list of how many lawmakers carry guns inside the state Capitol, it’s not exactly rare. House and Senate rules do not prohibit the concealed carrying of firearms by legislators.
Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns
It’s legal for state lawmakers to carry firearms while voting on bills and conducting the people’s business.
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Members of the Washington National Guard stand near a fence surrounding the Capitol in anticipation of protests Jan. 11, 2021, in Olympia. State capitals across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
The Washington Legislature started its new session Monday behind a security fence and a contingent of National Guardsmen. But after what happened at the U.S. Capitol last week, some lawmakers were also ready to defend themselves, if things went sideways.
50 of the Most Stunning Pictures of Winter Across America Dana Meredith
Winter in Montana
Each year in Red Lodge, Montana our temperatures dip extremely quickly into subzero levels, as they were this day. Ice is always lighter than water, however there are conditions that do allow for ice to build up from the bottom of a water body. Known as anchor ice, it serves as a reminder that nature is in charge of the rules. –
Renee Lund, Red Lodge, Montana. If you re excited to look through these beautiful winter pictures, also take a look at these vintage photos of what winter used to look like.
Special Olympics participant creates portrait in memory of fallen Pine Bluff officer
The Pine Bluff Police Department is thanking Matthew Pearson, of Washington state, for honoring Detective Collins with such a creative act of kindness. Author: THV11 Digital Updated: 3:39 PM CST January 8, 2021
PINE BLUFF, Ark. In a Facebook post on Friday, the Pine Bluff Police Department recognized Matthew Pearson, of Port Orchard, Washington, for a portrait he sent the department.
Pearson, a participant of the Special Olympics, created the portrait of Detective Kevin Collins as a way to express his condolences to Collins family and show his support for law enforcement.