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Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert has already triggered members of the House Democrat Caucus, and she hasn’t even been sworn in yet.

The Colorado entrepreneur and gun-rights enthusiast recently asked Capitol Police about carrying firearms in the Capitol Building. While the law prohibits the public from doing so, the Capitol Police Board has begun reviewing Boeboert’s request.

The review prompted criticism from some Democrats who argue that Boeboert’s determination to bring her signature Glock to work is needlessly provocative. Republicans contend that Boebert is within her rights. While the District of Columbia has among the strictest gun laws in the nation, the Capitol complex allows lawmakers to make their own rules since the building resides on federal land. Members of Congress are already allowed to bring registered firearms into the House and Senate office buildings adjacent to the Capitol.

Fox News reports:

“The Democrats are always up for stripping away our Constitutional rights and feel threatened when we simply want to exercise those rights,” Boebert told Fox News Wednesday. “I carry a firearm to protect myself and want to exercise my right to do so in one of the most dangerous cities in America. They want to take that right away from me. I look forward to helping make sure they can’t.”

At least 21 Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., asking that lawmakers be banned from carrying guns on all Capitol grounds.

California Rep. Jackie Speier, who survived multiple gunshot wounds during the Jonestown massacre, Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., led the effort. They want the firearms ban included in the House rules package that lawmakers will have to vote on when the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3.

Currently, members of the public are prohibited from carrying guns at the Capitol, but lawmakers are exempt from the firearms ban because of a 1967 regulation. The Democrats say it’s time for lawmakers to be held to the same firearm rules as everyone else.




Comments

  1. Why is it always Dems who want to impose their will on everyone else? No one is forced to carry a firearm, but if this new Congressperson feels she needs the means to protect herself, that should be her choice — especially when it’s her constitutionally protected right. Dems will push for a woman’s right to kill an unborn child, but somehow being able to exercise 1st Amendment or 2nd Amendment rights can be stripped away, no problem? These tyrannical thugs have to be stopped!

    1. “Feels the need to protect herself” in arguably the second-most secure building on earth. Brilliant. This is the same woman who supports QAnon and was against wearing masks to save lives. She’s an idiot and a menace. But she has the hallmark of all Republicans nowadays: Selfishness. “Liberty” = doing whatever the hell I want, cuz that’s my right, cuz ‘Merica!! If modernday Republicans were in charge during WWII, we’d all be speaking German. No sacrifice for anyone or anything. Pathetic.

      1. You are a little sheep, the Constitution was written to control the government and the 2nd amendment was to protect us from a Tire real

        1. Yes sir. YOU have is correct. Unfortunately you can actually receive a degree today without ever gaining much knowledge. Very sad. God bless you. Ignorance is ramped and totally astound myself and unfortunately doesn’t stand in court and many try wasting our time&monies. There needs to be a true great awakening.

          1. I’m sure there will be when president brings down the swamp fir the whole world to see. That’s when people will open their eyes and hopefully realize what was going on with the democrats in the pockets if China and wherever else.

          1. What part of the constitution do you NOT understand Ted? Or just don’t like. M.J. was “Dead On” – Written to Limit the government –
            “The constitution limits the power of the government while the Bill of Rights grants authority to the people”. “The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.”

      2. What happened to, “ her body, her choice”. Why limit a woman’s right to choose what she feels is healthy for her? Oh ye hipocrites.

        1. It is her body but the creation inside IS NOT and along with it comes responsibility, oops hit a nerve there with some eigh. People NEED to be held accountable for their chosen actions. Too bad if results aren’t comfortable. Deal with it and get through it.

        2. You are right it is her right to have unprotected sex, and be stupidly irresponsible ! however it is not her right to end the life of a human being that has the same rights ! Who is the real hypocrite here ?

      3. To bad you dont know your facts one masks dont save lives more people who wore masks got covic than didnt wear masks and DC is the worst crime city next to new york. Do you know why because there is is no legal guns allowed in either city but that doesnt stop crominals from having guns so if i was going to DC or new york i would be bringing my gun

        1. Right on!! This Covid thing is the biggest scam to ever be perpetrated on people. What’s worse is people comly without even asking questions. The positive is it’s exposing how ignorant and self centered out so called trusted leaders are. Sad sad sad. Glad you’re awake and asking questions. Blessings.

          1. So true. The ignorant follows without question. I can not wear a mask, so some very intelligent person said wear a face mask. If they would use a little common sense, they would know the virus will go around the opening. Not only that, you are still re-breathing your own oxygen. (Diluted) Also the only thing that it stops, is LARGE Spit droplets. Let mother nature heal, do the smart thing, clean hands, and keep from eyes, and nose.

      4. Look pal, I had friends who sacrificed their lives so that you can utter such disrespect to those of us who simply want to exercise our right to bear arms. If you choose not to,thats on you,but don’t ever tell me I cannot exercise my rights or anyone’s right to anything that’s not unlawful.I’m sick and tired of Socialist Democrats telling me I cannot do anything they disapprove of.Keep it up bubba,and we will see who is or is not willing to stand up to Socialist.

        1. Totally absolutely agreed Sam Hill it all the twits out there like that & Allisa millano calling for defunding the police & then calling them when she thought she had an intruder on her GATED ESTATE.

      5. I have a family member, 91 years old, who was in a skilled nursing facility for five months. The facility bragged that they had not had one case of covid for over six months. All the staff, 100%, wore masks, gloves, and sterile hospital clothing, 100% of the time. Finally, one of the staff tested positive. He was quarantined and stayed away from the building. Within one week 12 of the patients had developed Covid and two, including my relative, had died. The point is, masks, gloves, and the extremes the politicians and bureaucrats mandate do not work. A virus will find ways to infect, not matter what we do. I advocate keeping the elderly and scaredely away from public places, but those who want to assume the risk and be responsible for themselves should have the right to open their businesses and go to work. Herd immunity will only come with adequate exposure. If the modern Democrats had been in charge during world war 2, it would have been the Biblical apocalypse. Thank God they weren’t. It will be bad enough if they take the helm as a result of this fraudulent election.

          1. THe lockdown was done for one purpose and that is so the democrats would be able to cheat and lie and steal the election. It is absolutely disgusting.

      6. Burke, get educated and get a life. Your ignorance is astounding and just because you have opinions that doesn’t mean they should be forced upon others. You are what’s wrong with our nation today. Take a good look at what you said about selfishness & ignorance as it’s suits you perfectly.

      7. Burke, You are so very foolishly wrong you are laughably silly. It is the “modern day” demonRATS who will cave to any foreign power because the hate our Republic for being the greatest country ever. They believe in dragging us down into socialism so they can be in charge of everything we do in our lives.

      8. Demacrats think no one has rights except themselves. You want to kill babies because that’s a womans choice.. right.. So protecting our 2nd amendment is all Americans rights. My choice is carry my gun,. You dont like guns, dont buy one

      9. That’s just a bunch of BS! I support her right to stand her ground! Why do the democrats always feel they have a right to push against a legal persons 1st and 2nd amendment rights? She is not threatening anyone by legally carrying if she feels the need to do so! It’s ok to kill the unborn up to and even after birth, but not for a legal person to be able to protect herself! Maybe she is making an important statement! Criminals will always get the guns! We law abiding citizens deserve the right to protect themselves, matter where they are!

        1. I served in the NAVY to Preserve her Rights . Not to vote in a Stupid Demented old man to Take away our Fundamentally Rights to Bear arms and protect your self!! so l;ike it or go to china now and LEARN Maderan

      10. Burke you must be a DIMMOCRAT ! Only a DIMMOCRAT would feel the way you do and say the things you say. Do you have the ability to defend yourself and family ? or you the type that depends on GOVERNMENT to protect you and yours if so you are in for a rude awakening !

      11. Burke, you are a fool, especially if you depend on someone else to preserve your life. Prime example JFK surrounded by police and Secret Service in Dallas.

      12. From the article all legislators can carry weapons in their office complexes so if she prefers to be armed while there and then walks over to the House building is she supposed to disarm herself each and every time?
        The real selfish person is one who would deny me of my constitutional rights; one who would steal them from me.

      13. Your lack of history knowledge is showing. There have been several attacks against members of Congress while in the Capitol. Look it up.

      14. Please tell me what have the democrats sacrificed. all they do is tear down and destroy this wonderful country. If they are left in charge, this country will be a communist country before long. And wearing masks. Ha. Wearing masks have been proven to do nothing but they make us still wear them despite the fact that they are harmful to people who have difficulties breathing. And what are we doing to China who started this whole crap in the first place. The Democrats cheated and got rid of the only president who stood up to China and senile Biden is going to give them more money and more power. Oh my dad who is a strong republican marched in the Bataan Death March and was a prisoner for 4 years. Got his teeth knocked out and weighed 84 pounds when he was rescued by the Marine Rangers. Unfortunately he is not with us anymore but fortunately he has gone to his reward and didn’t have to see the country that he fought for and almost gave his life for get turned to communism and run by a bunch of snowflake weenies.

      15. It’s democrats that cram their beliefs down peoples throats. I think the idiot and menace is you! Democrats are nothing but cowards if any war breaks out since none of these idiots own guns won’t be much of a fight.

      16. Right burke so now we will speak chinese. You know I fought for 8 years in the military for the right to everyone’s opinion but certainly not to remove the constitution or act stupid. Join the military and do something for the country except whine

      17. U R just another HATEFUL SOCIALIST wanting to control others by denying them their Constitutional Rights and by calling those with different views names and by trying to intimidate them. By your own definition, you are a BULLY!

      18. You said it “it is her RIGHT” to have a firearm to protect herself. How is it you think that “YOU” have the right to DENY someone else’s right. She does not have to obey what you or anyone else thinks is her right. If you think it somehow restricts or endangers your rights then have the legislators change the law. Not a judge or a governor or president by declaration or anyone else!

      19. Harry Truman was a democrat and did what he wanted, at the end of WW2 he ended the war with japan with two atomic bombs ! And in responce to your wearing masks, Covid 19 is a microbe even if the mask was a form fit mask it would still do nothing to prevent covid from leaving or entering, let me explain, if you can fart through your underwear and your blue jeans and smell it and offend everyone in the same room in about 2 seconds, what kind of an idiot would truly believe that these so called life saving masks could possibly work ?

      20. “in arguably the second-most secure building on earth.” Right there you show your ignorance, ANYTIME one is complacent enough to believe that kind of BS, just like gun free zones are a joke, is when terror strikes. Remember the whole “churches are so safe line, how well is that working out for you?

      21. By the way snowflake Republicans were in charge during WW11 THATS WHY WE WON ! Get out of your mommy ‘s basement and read a real history book. Demonrats were in charge of Korea and Vietnam which we lost both big time just like whopping ass in the mu-slime nations and then obummer steals the election and sells us out and we got what? Isis thats what and they were winning until a real man and leader gets elected and no more isis case closed lemming!

      22. Since you’re insulting a hulluva lot of people and speaking of idiots and menaces, the entire left-wing fraudulent, crooked, thieving communsts, you included Dork, are a national disgrace and should be declared domestic terrorists based on your support for communist/marxist criminal, looter, and arsonst organizations BLM and ANTIFA, both of which really ARE domestic terrorist operations whose members should all be rounded up and jailed for crimes committed in communist run cities. BTW, Dork, I’m a huge 2nd Amendment supporter and I support Congresswoman Boebert’s right to carry on the job, especially since she will have to be in the midst of left-wing communst crooks and criminals.

        Also, genius, masks made of any kind of woven material DO NOT afford any kind of protection for anyone. If you did a little bit of research you might discover the size of the COVID-19 virons is 1/1000 the thickness of a human hair and it’s virtually impossible to contain them with most masks currently on the market, plus they are airborne and floating all around in the environment, therefore social distancing is also USELESS despite the pronounciations of Fauci and Birx.

      23. I can tell that you have consumed to Kool-aid. She is against being forced to wear masks. Out here in the West, we know that our rights end at the end of our nose. We also know that you are not the boss of me.

      24. John Adams said: “The Constitution shall never be construed … to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms,” End of discussion!

      25. The FACTS are that a REPUBLICAN was in charge of ALL Allied forces during WWII in Europe, 5 Star General of the Armies (later President) Dwight D. Eisenhower.

      26. Burke -the Capital Building is only secure as those watching it! + the dems have been making a fuss since 2018 on this issue – W.P. 5 Dec 2018- “House Democrats are looking to roll back a little-known, five-decade-old Capitol Hill regulation that allows members of Congress to keep guns in their offices and carry them around the Capitol grounds.” Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert is just their latest excuse. If I remember correctly in a older news story, there are already 5 members carrying that they know of, and maybe more. Capitol Police won’t say how many, just that there are.

      27. You absolutely have to be the most brain weak person walkin, take that post of hers & tur it around in yr case make her a demoturd & then let’s see what your opinion is.

      28. Your the indoctrinated idiot. Believing what CNN lies about. MSM is complicit. Democrats are NWO terrorists. Masks do zero.

    2. Not only try to impose their will but also want to punish everyone . Punish you for not voting their way , punish you for what you say , punish you for the way you think . Strip Americans of their Freedom is what they seem to like the most .

  2. To Bad Tara Reid did not have a Clock when Biden Put his Bony fingers in to Tara where she should have broke his finger or have blown his Pitiful ass down the Hall ! our country would not ne going thru all this democratic crooked Shit now !!

    1. Sniffing hair is one thing.
      Like a rabid *** he went poking and exploring in the wrong place.
      Too bad, one of the Marshalls did not ask him to meet in the parking lot.
      How fortuitous for the Nation that would have been.

  3. “The Democrats say it’s time for lawmakers to be held to the same firearm rules as everyone else.”
    By all means. But then apply this philosophy to everything else.
    How about a simple legislation stating “The Senate and the House of Representative shall not pass any laws that shall exclude its applicability to themselves, and that al such existing exclusions shall be considered null and void upon passage and this bill becoming law with the signature of the President of the United States of America.”

    This can then be followed by multiple individual item bills that would:
    (1) Terminate continuation of all benefits upon leaving the office, including the continuation of pay in the form of pension(after all they claim to be therefor their love of public service).
    (2) Incorporate private sector practice of converting all pension plans to 401(k)plans.
    (3) Lawmakers should be entitled to COBRA coverage of health insurance needs upon leaving office.
    (4) Modify the pay structure to represent lawmakers receiving no more than 10% above the median income of their constituents.

    In addition, all future legislation should clearly identify impact on any existing laws and certify that it does not duplicate effort required under another law.

    1. Amen—they (the politicians) need to live by the rules they impose on their employers (taxpayers ) typical pelosi I don’t like it so you can’t have it

      1. The Dems are such hypocrites, they get to pick and chose which laws apply to them, just like what facts are real to them. Those a**hats are so out of touch with reality its laughable but it ain’t real funny.

    2. Well stated!!! But elites think we work and are subject to them. Foolish ignorant don’t realize THEY are OUR representatives & are there to serve US. One thing for sure COS is gaining traction and needs be used!! Blessings.

  4. The “Rule of Law” party doesn’t really like adhering to laws. Speaking, of course, of the Republicans. This freshman Congresswoman can’t simply abide the laws as they’re written. Then again, the President is busy pardoning several convicted felons (mostly politicians), so it’s kind of a party-wide problem. Drain the Swamp, indeed!! Pathetic. Do as I say, not as I do. GOP 2.0.

  5. “The Democrats say it’s time for lawmakers to be held to the same firearm rules as everyone else.”
    NO! Citizens should have the same rights as lawmakers, as required by the Constitution.

  6. The Democrats know that they can’t control someone who is armed and capable of protecting themselves. If they allow the populace to go armed, they lose all their power to coerce. The 2nd Amend, in the first draft of the Constitution, was actually the 1st Amend. but got moved to 2nd place by the free speech crowd. Point being that our rights to keep and bear arms have always been at the forefront in this country, as they should be, whether its for civilians or a new Congresswoman.

    1. I’m incline with John D. the Constitution covers all weather you are civilian or a law maker. the people who represent us in Congress is not exempt from the Constitution so I don’t know whats the fuss about. I think that many of the people who are arguing should go back to school and get proper teaching about the Constitution and that is my little bit from a man from the Island of Jamaica

  7. Think what happened in the parking lot a while back as someone was killed as he was getting into his car . I can’t blame her fore caring a gun .

  8. It’s already legal for her to carry her firearm with her to her job as a congresswoman with a legal gun license, so why should the dissenters be allowed to deny her that right? Don’t back down Mrs. Boemert. For the Democrats it’s just one little thing, then one more little thing, then one more, etc .!

  9. So funny, I say sure as long as you take away everything else you get that we dont, such as flip yourselves over to Obamacare plans, give up your lifelong perks and salaries, fly only coach, and lock your private businesses down just as you have ours. Oh and no private security guards. No guns, no protection other than calling 911 like we do…then wait and pray. Still game?

    1. My husband says “they’ll stop dead in their tracks” the minute they try busting through our doors for our legal purchased and registered guns. Same with the retired naval officer across the road. In fact he says he’ll be standing in a mountain of shells before they cease any of his firearms.

  10. I think if you are going to go into a Swamp that is full of sneaky, slimy creatures, you certainly should carry a gun. The Halls of Congress may be one of the most vile swamps anywhere.

  11. what i d like to know is who in the heck keeps voteing these demonazis in office not just the federal govt but state county and towns seems like as for her toting a gun in dc why not all the gang member do the crooks do so why cant a lawabiding citizen seems commie to me

  12. Yet they say that THEY’RE fighting to protect the Constitution, bull 💩, when they’re actually chipping away at it. ONE right at a time 😡

  13. Funny Dems say they want House members to conform to same rules as everyone else! Where were they on rules when they passed the ACA?

  14. Surprise surprise surprise when it comes to 2nd Amendment the democrats want representatives to have to follow the safe laws/rules that the general public have to follow. I don’t remember the democrats wanting to have to loose their health insurance and participate in Obamacare
    So I guess what benefits the democrats leave alone what is pro-American get rid of

  15. I’m proud to have voted for Representative Boebert in both the primary and general election. Our previous Rep, Tipton, was weak on protecting the 2nd Amendment. Lauren, rightly believes fully in that Right, and she’ll fight to keep it.

  16. If she can not carry, then the Democrats can not have Security guards or body guards. You see the dumb-ass democrats , there is Constitution that you took a oath to uphold. If you can not do your job then get out,

  17. One thing i want to say is that all Congressmen and women and all republicans like Mitch boy should not get Paid not one Cent till the Next election and Lets see how many of the Crooked Politicians hang around .. TERM LIMITS

  18. All I can say is Democrats Shut the hell up. You have done enough damage to our country. Just shut up and go away.

  19. Shall not be infringed. Why is this so hard?
    Good luck, Congresswoman Boebert, we need 400 more of patriots like you!

  20. For once I partially agree with the Democrats, But here is the problem, this is the only instance that I recall that the Democrats insist that politicians follow a rule that the rest of us have to follow. Friggin hypocrites,

  21. If the Demonrats want the same rules for lawmakers on the Capitol grounds like regular citizens then their ARMED Personal GUARDS should be stripped of their rights to carry also

  22. The Demon-cratic party’s new Pledge of Allegiance:
    I pledge allegiance to the flag
    Of the People’s Republic of China
    And to the repression for which it stands
    One nation, under Mao
    With liberty and justice for none.

  23. Ha! The Dems want Congress to follow the same FIREARM rules as regular Joe, but nothing else. They have their own gym and swimming pool that has not closed down because of COVID. They got the vaccine first. They have a Cadillac health plan. They have not missed a check, probably in forever. They have all these perks that place them in the stratosphere above us all, but want a single rule applied evenly. I think anyone who has a legal gun should be able to carry openly, anywhere. If a person meets those requirements and has a concealed carry permit, they should be able to carry that concealed weapon anywhere. If we all assumed that everyone was carrying a gun, it might be a more civil world.

  24. Democrats; Oh You want to Kill Your Unborn Child (a living person) Hey No Problem it is Your Right and They don’t Get Rights yet! Oh You want to Carry a Gun (inalienable Right) to Protect Your Life NoNoNo We Cannot Allow that, and besides We are Afraid of Guns and of You!

  25. Keep up the push Congresswoman elect. There would have been far fewer deaths if the gun-free zones were lifted. The schools, the movie theater, the church shooting, etc. were massacres. The shooters will always go to where there are no guns. This is not rocket science.

  26. She’s 100% right. ANY IN OFFICE TRYING TO RESTRICT OR REMOVE SECOND AMENDMENT MUST EXPERIENCE THE SECOND AMENDMENT.

  27. Good for her. I think she needs to do what she needs to so that she has the right to carry her glock. Go girl. Everyone should have the right to carry their guns legally.

  28. The Demon Dems want a dictatorship. Plain and simple. They want to take all our rights away. They are thieves and murders. Sorry but it’s true, especially KILLARY Clinton, Biden, and a whole bunch of other Dems.

  29. Maybe it is Time for Boebert to advance a Bill to support full appreciation of the constitution Including Freedom of speech for all, and constitutional carry in all appropriate places. Some of us carry all the time due to our jobs, (way out back in the “south forty”) and then when we get to town we have to leave it in our vehicles until we get done with Business, and then hope some Idiot hasn’t stolen our property. as for D.C. it has proven to be a place No DECENT American can even GO Thanks to all the Trash walking Around, Painting streets and Monuments, and NO Politicians DO NOT Know better Than the rest of us, what is best for us.

  30. Read the last line of the article. How about the Congress be held to the same rules (all of them) as the rest of America?

  31. The constitution allows the Congress to make the laws for the district of Columbia read article 1 section 8 paragraph 17 which says Congress shall make all laws for the district of Columbia don’t let a mirror for you by

  32. ALL DOMESTIC ENEMIES MUST BE DENIED OUR RIGHTS. THEY WORK TIRELESSLY TO DEPRIVE US OF OUR RIGHTS. THEY CAN NOT USE WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO DESTROY.

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