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Chris Kapenga: “Indiana is extremely conservative and pro personal…”

Featuring: Chris Kapenga, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 33

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UPFRONT: Increased Capitol Security

Published | Video Starts at 02:47

Do you also want guns prohibited from inside the Capitol or on the floor? Yes. What Indiana, for instance, it's a great example that I bring up a lot, is that Indiana is extremely conservative and pro personal protection. They allow legislators to carry into the building for protection. which I always do. I always have been armed to protect myself, especially when I'm up in the front in the president's spot. That was. I just felt it was very important. (02:47–02:59)

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Asserts that Indiana allows legislators to carry weapons into the Capitol for protection.

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