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Washington State Senate bans open-carry guns in public gallery
"House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, a Democrat from Covington, said the issue of guns in the gallery has been discussed for years and more conversation will occur before a final decision is made in that chamber.
"This is a significant issue and one that we're going to be very careful and cautious about," he said.
Owen said he spoke with leadership from both caucuses in the Senate and had their support for his decision.
People could still bring their concealed guns into the gallery, as long as they have a concealed pistol license.
Alan Gottlieb, founder and chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, said he was disappointed with the behavior of some of the protesters in the House gallery on Thursday.
Some handled their firearms in a way that was not safe and opened the door for lawmakers to react, Gottlieb said.
"I think it hurts our cause and sets us back," he said.
Before the Senate's decision, Gottlieb said his stance on any possible change to the chamber rules would depend on its wording.
"The devil could be in the details," he said. "But I understand the concern. I share it."
Gottlieb was not immediately available for further comment Friday evening."
Washington State Senate bans open-carry guns in public gallery
"House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, a Democrat from Covington, said the issue of guns in the gallery has been discussed for years and more conversation will occur before a final decision is made in that chamber.
"This is a significant issue and one that we're going to be very careful and cautious about," he said.
Owen said he spoke with leadership from both caucuses in the Senate and had their support for his decision.
People could still bring their concealed guns into the gallery, as long as they have a concealed pistol license.
Alan Gottlieb, founder and chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, said he was disappointed with the behavior of some of the protesters in the House gallery on Thursday.
Some handled their firearms in a way that was not safe and opened the door for lawmakers to react, Gottlieb said.
"I think it hurts our cause and sets us back," he said.
Before the Senate's decision, Gottlieb said his stance on any possible change to the chamber rules would depend on its wording.
"The devil could be in the details," he said. "But I understand the concern. I share it."
Gottlieb was not immediately available for further comment Friday evening."