In response to recent shootings involving Minnesota lawmakers, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Kapenga advocates for the installation of metal detectors at the State Capitol entrances and a ban on firearms for the public. Kapenga argues the necessity of these measures, stating, “I have not been through another Capitol that has not had metal detectors,” emphasizing increased security following a troubling incident earlier this year when an armed individual demanded to see Governor Tony Evers.
Amid ongoing debates about security protocols, Kapenga’s proposal specifically supports allowing lawmakers to carry concealed weapons while prohibiting public access to firearms within the Capitol. “What is it going to take for us to get serious about security? It’s probably going to take somebody getting hurt,” he remarks, capturing the urgency of the situation. With both legislative chambers set to convene soon under heightened security, how these discussions will unfold remains crucial for the future of state Capitol safety.
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