Indiana Lawmaker Flashes Holstered Gun to Gun Control Advocating Students

Indiana lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered gun to high school students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, prompting fear and unease among the students. The video of the interaction shows Lucas defending gun rights and referencing the need for self-defense, before revealing his holstered handgun. The students felt unheard and powerless after the encounter, with one student expressing feeling scared and alone. Lucas, a prominent supporter of loosening gun laws, has faced controversy in the past for his views and social media posts.