Indiana Lawmaker Sparks Controversy by Flashing Holstered Gun at Gun Control Advocating Students
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Indiana state lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered handgun to students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, defending his support for gun rights and asserting the need for self-defense. The incident, captured on video, sparked controversy and left the students feeling unheard and intimidated. Lucas, a prominent supporter of loosening gun laws, has faced previous controversy for his social media posts and was previously convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving.
- Video shows Indiana lawmaker showing holstered gun to students who were advocating for gun control The Associated Press
- Lucas shows gun, students feel fear Tuesday at the Statehouse The Statehouse File
- 'Blown out of proportion': Lucas defends student handgun flash Indiana Capital Chronicle
- Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas flashes holstered gun to high school students in Statehouse FOX 59 Indianapolis
- Indiana high school students react to Rep. Jim Lucas showing his gun IndyStar
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