Post by Logan on Mar 3, 2017 19:48:48 GMT -6
PHOENIX -- State senators voted Tuesday to forever block cities from requiring background checks when people sell weapons at gun shows.
But they balked at opening public buildings to people with guns.
On a 14-16 vote the Senate killed legislation that would have allowed those who have a permit to carry a concealed weapon to bring them in to public buildings like libraries and rec centers. Building operators could maintain that gun-free status only by installing metal detectors and hiring security guards.
Republicans Kate Brophy McGee of Phoenix, Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and Bob Worsley of Mesa joined with Democrats to provide the margin for defeat.
Read more: azdailysun.com/news/local/bill-allowing-guns-in-libraries-fails-again/article_3a689f49-1126-52b3-9eed-d15d3814823c.html
But they balked at opening public buildings to people with guns.
On a 14-16 vote the Senate killed legislation that would have allowed those who have a permit to carry a concealed weapon to bring them in to public buildings like libraries and rec centers. Building operators could maintain that gun-free status only by installing metal detectors and hiring security guards.
Republicans Kate Brophy McGee of Phoenix, Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and Bob Worsley of Mesa joined with Democrats to provide the margin for defeat.
Read more: azdailysun.com/news/local/bill-allowing-guns-in-libraries-fails-again/article_3a689f49-1126-52b3-9eed-d15d3814823c.html