Lawmakers talk more security, packing a gun after shooting


              A Capitol Hill Police officer stands his post at the entrance to the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, were injured in a shooting during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
A Capitol Hill Police officer stands his post at the entrance to the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, were injured in a shooting during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON (AP) - One congressman says he's going to start carrying a gun in public. Others want beefed-up security at town hall meetings.

Wednesday's shooting of a top Republican while he was practicing for a congressional baseball game has jolted lawmakers.

It also highlights their vulnerability when they are in public. Only the leaders of Congress get security details. Rank-and-file members do not.

That's why Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York says he is going to start carrying a gun in public.

On Wednesday morning, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot as the Republican baseball team practiced for its annual game against congressional Democrats.

Two members of the Capitol Police were injured along with a congressional aide and a lobbyist. The assailant died after the incident.

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