"violence was often deployed strategically. Representatives & senators who were willing to back up their words with their weapons had an advantage, particularly in the debate over slavery."
THIS is why they carry: intimidation, not protection >
"Generally speaking, Northerners were least likely to be armed, & thus most likely to back down. Congressional bullies pressed their advantage, using threats & violence to steer debate, silence opposition & influence votes"
There is no earthly reason to carry on the House floor. It's victimhood, hate and intimidation dressed up as cosplay heroism.
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And here's the thing with these Law & Order Republicans: they seem to have an issue following the law...
Unless @RepCawthorn has done his 16 hrs of training and 2 hrs of range time with an MPD-certified instructor to get his DC CCPL -- he's breaking the law.
There's also an issue of Home Rule (aka: States Rights) that Republicans LOVE to champion when it means they don't need to follow federal law.
But when DC -a separate jurisdiction- sets its firearms laws from duly-elected local reps -- suddenly local control is an issue? Huh.
Also important to note that even with a CCPL you can’t take a gun onto school grounds, memorials, the national mall, and I think metro. Federal buildings are also not covered by DC CCPLs so ... very interested in how this is legal! 👀
Also interested in what Boebert answered on eligibility to register her firearm in DC...
The offenses and misdemeanors section is pretty specific. I don’t know much about her legal run-ins, but it’s not an ideal application
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