State law prohibits a town or city from banning guns in most public buildings, including a town hall, so residents do have a right to carry legal firearms into a public meeting.Oh, I don't know, genius. Suppose you tell me.
The common sense question here is, "Why would anyone want to do so?"
Council member Peggy Steele probably spoke for most residents when she said, "That (carrying a gun at the meeting) worries me, especially if it is someone who has a temper."Gee, that's funny. All those flaring tempers and all those VCDL members--you'd think an explosive mixture like that would have produced more than peaceable citizens firmly reminding their employees of their rights.
And tempers did flare, especially about the residency issue, which is being looked into by the Franklin County Commonwealth's Attorney.
And say a temper did truly flare. Just what would you and Peggy be able to do about it?
UPDATE: AvgJoe sent me this story link, that includes a poll I urge you to take and help spread the word on.