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Kids terrified as Republican lawmaker flashes gun during school's statehouse visit (www.rawstory.com)

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An Indiana state lawmaker was captured on video opening his suit jacket and flashing a holstered pistol to shaken students who were on a visit to the Statehouse in Indianapolis to voice their concerns about guns and school shootings, according to The Statehouse File."I'm carrying one right now," R...

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

After a quick look, it appears that they don’t. In Indiana, you actually have to point the gun at someone before there are any potential legal repercussions.

Note: I am not a lawyer, law student, or even a resident of Indiana.