Police to contact Republican congresswoman after vow to carry gun to US Capitol

Lauren Boebert releases video pledging to carry loaded Glock, prompting police reminder about need for permit on city streets

Starting at a new workplace for most people may involve pondering car parking spaces or nearby lunch spots, but Lauren Boebert, a member of the US Congress, has made clear her key requirement is that she carries a loaded Glock handgun to and from the Capitol each day.

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