GOP Texas Rep. Chip Roy Calls House Gun Ban an 'Outrage,' Considers Legal Action

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Source: Newsweek

Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy criticized the recent implementation of metal detectors and fines meant to prohibit lawmakers from carrying guns into the House floor, and said he is considering whether to take legal action.

"It's an outrage. I believe it deprives us of our Second Amendment right to defend ourselves," Roy said, according to The Washington Free Beacon.

Roy's criticism comes after metal detectors were placed outside of the congressional chamber on January 12 in order to prevent individuals from carrying weapons inside the building.

The measure was ordered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just days after a violent mob of former President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the building. The attack left five people dead, including one Capitol Hill Police officer.

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[Thekaspervote]

1. chip roy....I really think we should take someone with a name like that seriously

[StClone]

3. Yeah it makes think of...

Chocolate Chip Royal Cookies...hmmmm. I mean bleeeech!


https://www.howsweeteats.com/2019/12/royal-cookies/

[Qutzupalotl]

30. or Chips Aroy!

[Marcuse]

39. In Texas it means buffalo chips.

[COL Mustard]

63. I'll Pass On The Cookies At Your House, Thanks......

[mountain grammy]

64. hahaha

[DBoon]

9. Sounds like a stage name

for some who hosted a 1950's western theme kiddie show on TV

[Major Nikon]

54. I was thinking pron star

[George II]

23. Taking a cue from George Costanza, at least he's not named Buck Naked!

[PatSeg]

25. I know

The name just cracked me up. Definitely sounds like a stage name or child's nickname. His real name is Charles Eugene Roy, so he could have gone with "Charles" or "Chuck".

[DFW]

60. And to think....

We could have had Wendy Davis!

[StClone]

2. Second Amendment is the Universal Right of the Cosmos it the reason the US Constitution was written

[blueinredohio]

4. Its okay for school kids to have to do it but not congress people.

I thought you couldn't carry a firearm in government offices anyway.

[woodsprite]

6. I couldn't even carry a battery, let alone a gun, into the DE Fed courthouse. nt

[PatSeg]

29. Apparently they can carry them into the building,

but not on the House or Senate floor. I was actually shocked when I found that out. I guess most rules don't apply to members of congress.

[Frerotte]

31. Boggles the Mind

For the last 15 or more years I have to go through a metal detector at our local courthouse where I work. There are also metal detectors at airports and other transportation hubs, schools, hospitals, museums, etc.

I guess I assumed that the capitol building had the same protocols!

And the fact that they are whining over something the rest of us have acclimated to over many years boggles the mind!

[aggiesal]

56. As a visitor, when I've gone to the Capitol, ...

yes I had to go through the metal detectors to enter.
At the bottom of the image, you see the North Entrance and South Entrance, each having a Security Screening.
This is where they have metal detectors.



Overhead image

The 2 huge plate glass rectangles that you see just in front of the entrance are actually skylights
for the Emancipation room, where visitors gather for tours of the Capitol.

[PatSeg]

57. Quite a few years back,

I remember going to get a new Social Security card and they had metal detectors and armed guards at the door. Courthouses have been like that for well over twenty years. The entitled attitude of some of these congressional representatives is outrageous. They are supposed to represent and serve the people of their district or state, they aren't some kind of royalty. I think it goes to a lot their heads, especially some of the freshmen, who don't seem to even understand what they are there for.

[Lonestarblue]

43. Actually, I think it has been illegal to carry guns into any part of the Capitol for years.

Bombs have been set off in the p Capitol at least twice, and security was tightened again after 9/11. I was in DC a couple of years ago and went into the new underground space and security was very tight. Everyone went through a metal detector and purses and bags were checked.

[LeftInTX]

44. Members have different laws and rules...

[PatSeg]

58. Like LeftinTexas said

members are subject to different rules and regulations. I think they can pass through security without being detained as long as they are identified as senators or house members. It was only recently that I heard that they actually could have weapons in their offices.

[Historic NY]

72. They think they are special...

but they are actually ABNORMAL parasites.

[hlthe2b]

5. These RW morons really don't have a clue about separation of powers, do they--not to mention

the ban on firearms on the floor of the House has been in effect since the 60s.

[twodogsbarking]

7. You have your own police force

to protect you.

[bluestarone]

8. Easy answer here, Win control of the House. OTHERWISE

SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DBoon]

10. Who does Chip Roy want to kill in the Capitol building?

A gun is a machine for killing.

Who does he think he needs to kill?

[LeftInTX]

45. These members packing heat are doing it for "show"

It's about the 2nd Amendment and their base...

I'm pretty sure, they don't intend or expect to use them

[DBoon]

47. Then why don't they have an AR-15 tattooed on their forehead instead?

Carrying a gun for show is like carrying nitroglycerin as a fashion accessory.

[LeftInTX]

52. They should! (But maybe they shouldn't)

I don't even know if Chip Roy will carry a gun on the floor....
This is a campaign stunt....

[bucolic_frolic]

11. was that a confession of fear? or of intent?

If everyone's unarmed, what is there to fear?

It's Congress. On the floor. You defend yourself with your mind, words, logic, and colleagues.

[ancianita]

18. Both.

He knows his side has lost all the arguments, and so his answer is to duel it out.

WTF. Something about their politics of fear, denial and spite -- probably their fake religiosity, lack of character and integrity, their Nazi world view -- shows that in the end something is seriously wrong with these people -- like the bottom line truth that they are incapable of governing whether they're in or out of power.

That they pretend to reprepresent 30% of America is a horrible reflection on at least 72 million voters who don't know or care that these guys are doing donors' bidding more than theirs.

[Marthe48]

34. in that case, he is unarmed

[sarcasmo]

12. GOP logic, guns yes, masks no.

[DeminPennswoods]

13. Where were all these brave Republicans with their guns

when the Trump mob was ransacking their place of work, the US Capitol? I'd have thought they'd be right there with the Capitol and DC metro police as reinforcements. Oh yeah, forgot, they were hiding in their offices or secure locations.

[LeftInTX]

46. Bragging about carrying to their base!

All hat, no cattle

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

14. Wonder if he's bothered by not being able to

bring guns on board planes.

[CurtEastPoint]

15. Another shiny giant penis head. Fuck you, Chip.

[RussellCattle]

19. Very subtle. His necktie has cannons on it, in case you weren't sure of his position.

[LeftInTX]

49. Eww

[TwilightZone]

73. It's from the "Come and Take It" flag, of course.

Appropriated and displayed by gun nuts everywhere.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_and_take_it#Texas_Revolution

[BlueIdaho]

51. If I was him

I’d worry more about that mole on his face...

[kimbutgar]

16. Funny Congress people didn't fear being killed on the floor until repubs stormed our capitol

Old chip was also at risk that day. He needs to be hit with that big fine.

[Ray Bruns]

17. Why do you need a gun to pass legislation and debate bills.

I hate these gun worshipping morons. Besides, who is he going to sue?

[AirmensMom]

20. It's really not all that unusual for workplaces

to ban guns inside their buildings. Maybe if the republicans would stop stirring up the gun nuts so much, they wouldn't feel such a need to defend themselves.

Personally, I would feel a whole lot less safe being in a room with the current GOP reps. I think they win the prize of being the looniest so far in my lifetime.

[COLGATE4]

21. He know about as much about the Constitution as

his hero, Dummy.

[George II]

22. He'll probably pull a MTG GoFundMe scam to pay for it. Perhaps he'll understand this:

[jmowreader]

24. Well gee Chip...

...if the people who want to carry guns into the Capitol (where there stands a very effective armed police force) weren't hip deep in the insurrection, maybe we wouldn't have those fines.

Guns have no place on Congress members' hips while they are at work.

[samsingh]

26. that's his biggest outrage these days? WTF is wrong with these absolute repug assholes?

[Mr.Bill]

27. I wonder if he's going to sue

the airlines for not letting him carry a gun when he flies.

[Zoonart]

28. Yet another asshole not getting enough attention?

[catrose]

32. We worked hard to elect someone else, but there you go.

Has Chip Roy never been to a church? A workplace? A library (obv not)? Just about any business? Because they all prohibit guns. Why should Congress be special and allow people to wave their weapons about?

[sandensea]

33. Cow Chip

Always stepping in it.

[LiberalLovinLug]

35. Poor Chip. Someones going to take his blanky away

[NRaleighLiberal]

36. QOP? SnowflakeOP? What a pant load they all are.

[Midnight Writer]

37. Another stunt. Aimed to distract that they have no policy ideas that help working folk.

Just like filing to impeach Biden on his first day or campaigning to force a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance in committees.

Try reading the 2020 Republican Party platform to see where they stand.

Oh, that's right.

There isn't one.

They didn't even bother with the pretense of fabricating aspirational goals.

All they have is attention getting stunts.

[catbyte]

38. Oh, fuck off. You'll live without your penis extension/security blankie while the House

is in session.

Goddamned toddlers. Apologies to actual toddlers. They're more mature.

[Griefbird]

40. He doesn't care about guns.

He just wants to get the rubes riled up; plus, he needs to prevent a primary challenge from the right. In gerrymandered districts, sane voices don't count.

[LeftInTX]

50. Yep! It's just a stunt

[Ford_Prefect]

41. Every time some ye-hadist insists he has to wear his weapon indoors my first thought is who are you

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expecting to come in here and shoot up the place? Why is it you wear a target? Who did you invite in here to settle your score with? You must have really pissed off some very serious people if that's the case. People I don't want to meet nor spend time near. They are dangerous and will get someone else killed.

If they are going to come after you and shoot why should I allow you to be anywhere near me or anyone I care about? You certainly shouldn't be using us as human shields.

Stupid and dangerous is no way to go through life, son. You'll have no end of problems parking, or getting a good table, or meeting nice people, and who needs that? It just might get you killed, too.

[DanieRains]

42. He's Afraid Of ANTIFA

On the house floor.

[BlueIdaho]

48. Just another SNOWFLAKE

Incapable of dealing with rules.

[azureblue]

53. he can consider

painting his ass blue, too, but that won't work, either. In fact, maybe he should try it..

[marble falls]

55. He's "Chip" Roy because Bodacious "Cowchip" Roy wouldn't fit on the bumper sticker.

[Auggie]

59. Nothing more than grandstanding for the folks back home

[Vivienne235729]

61. What a dipshit. The 2A gives you the right to bear arms but not EVERYWHERE. There ARE restrictions.

You can't take a gun on a plane. Where was the outrage from that? He needs to STFU. I am so over these MAGA idiots living in some perceived persecuted fantasy.

[COL Mustard]

62. What's He Gonna Do? Take The House To Court?

How the House is organized is its own business, and I very much doubt if any court would entertain this case. Done in 30 seconds.

[Ziggysmom]

65. Roy is another ammosexual who thinks a gun makes him strong.

See a great guide to mass shootings:

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mass-shootings-map/

[DFW]

66. OK, fine, if Republicans can bring hand guns to "defend" themselves

Then Democrats can bring bazookas to defend themselves against trigger-happy Republicans with hand guns.

Since handguns can be drawn faster than bazookas, Democrats are allowed to fire their bazookas any time they feel threatened by the sight of a Republican with a gun. Careful, there might considerable collateral damage.

Unarmed Republicans take note--if you see one of your party with a gun near you on the floor, and you are aware that a Democrat has noticed and is pulling out his or her bazooka, make immediate use of one of the following security measures:

1.) get the hell out of the way, stupid!

or, for longer-term security,

2.)switch parties.

[struggle4progress]

67. yada yada yada

[PoliticAverse]

68. "Considers Legal Action" - he would lose. n/t

[PatrickforO]

69. You don't need a gun to defend yourself on the floor of the US House of Representatives,

Chip.

Come on.

Or have we become a little cray-cray?

[SunSeeker]

70. The US Supreme Court doesn't allow guns in their courthouse.

Are ya gonna sue them too, Chip?

[calimary]

71. Well, that's just too damn bad, Chippie-boy.

I am growing more tired, by the hour, of hearing the whining about the fucking Second Amendment.

So if anyone wants me to shut up and leave it alone, I will HAPPILY do that - IF I can have my two friends back. Murder/suicide - stemming from an argument that got too heated too quickly, and, sure enough, a handy-dandy gun within easy reach.

And they both knew better - AND had lots of firearm training from their police friends with whom they worked and were friends.

And they're GONE.

Just fucking GONE.

F O R E V E R .

[keithbvadu2]

74. Make him happy. Put his office in another building with no security.

Make him happy. Put his office in another building with no security.

Anyone can bring a weapon in to see him.

[thucythucy]

75. Can you imagine any sane judge ruling in his favor?

This would basically mean anyone could carry a gun into any court room in the land.

Last time I went to the Supreme Court to watch oral arguments the security was quite stringent. It's been a while, but I can't imagine security has been loosened over the years.

"Yeah, what do you think your honor? Next time you piss off a defendant, you'll have to consider whether or not they're packing. Shouldn't worry you at all, right?"

Either this man is a fool or a brazen cynic. Probably both. I can't imagine any reputable attorney even considering such a case. Maybe one of the Krakens, but otherwise...