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Washington legislators, including Ann Rivers, come to the Capitol armed


Washington legislators, including Ann Rivers, come to the Capitol armed
By Melissa Santos, Crosscut
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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. ....

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Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns


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. ....

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