"Indiana Lawmaker Sparks Outrage by Flashing Holstered Gun at Student Protesters"

Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas, a Republican, flashed his concealed firearm to a group of students protesting for gun control at the state Capitol, defending gun rights and arguing that Americans are not "truly free" unless they are equipped to defend themselves. The incident was recorded by one of the students, leading to criticism and fear among the group. Lucas had previously made headlines for a DUI arrest in 2023, for which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and received supervised probation.