Indiana Senate Backs Guns During Church Services At Schools

ACROSS INDIANA — The Associated Press reports the Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would allow worshipers to be armed during church services located at schools. According to AP News, current state law makes it a felony to carry a gun at a church if it's located on school grounds. However, the measure by Republican Sen. Jack Sandlin of Indianapolis would allow worshipers to carry guns at school locations as long as it's during services, AP News says.

According to AP News, the bill would still allow churches to ban attendees from being armed in the pews, but designated volunteers and employees would be allowed to carry a gun at all times.

However, supporters of the bill say they're fearful after nearly two dozen people were killed by a gunman at a Texas church in November.

AP News says the measure now moves to the House after being approved in a 43-5 vote Tuesday.

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