Among those opposed to the bill are the Houston Fire Department. Ruy Lozano, HFD captain, argued first responders carrying handguns might have slower response times if they had to stop and secure their firearms in restricted areas.
McAllister noted that first responders with concealed carry permits are already allowed to carry handguns so long as their department’s policy does not prohibit them, as the HFD does.
“The public trusts us with their life,” McAllister said. “It only seems appropriate the public would trust us to defend our own lives.”
A similar measure has also been
introduced in the House.
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