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‘I’m ... terrified!’ Utah state senator worried about potential for gun violence during legislative session

Sen. Derek Kitchen says ease of bringing guns to the state Capitol could put lawmakers, public at risk during time of intense political turmoil.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Heavily armed member of the Proud Boys, a far-right, neo-fascist organization, flash the Q symbol as a small group carrying a Black Lives Matter flag walk amongst Trump supporters listening to speeches at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 6, 2021. The assembly occurred at the same time a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of six and the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.