Amid the debate over whether teachers should be armed in schools, a Dayton-area lawmaker says he believes some students could carry weapons as well. Conservative Republican Rep. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) said this came about because ofa question from his Democratic opponent on Twitter. “This is my belief – that any law abiding person who is of age should be able to carry a firearm anywhere in a public place to protect themselves. And I also further believe that gun-free zones don’t work,” Antani said.Antani is now getting backlash from Republican opponents in the May primary. But Antani said it’s not a proposal he wants to turn into legislation – he stresses it’s just his belief and that he’s not advocating arming students. Federal law bans weapons by unauthorized people in schools. Copyright 2018 The Statehouse News Bureau. To see more, visit The Statehouse News Bureau.
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Republican Lawmaker Says 18-Year-Old Students Could Be Armed, But Isn't Proposing Legislation
