SC Rep. Nancy Mace carrying gun after house vandalized
Mace received death threats last year and her home was vandalized recently
Rep. Nancy Mace carrying gun after vandalism at her home
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., discusses vandalism at her home and why carrying a gun makes her feel empowered.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told FOX Business' "Morning with Maria," on Tuesday, that a "vandalism incident" at her home has led her to carry a concealed firearm in her state.
REP. NANCY MACE: At the end of 2020, I got my concealed carry permit for South Carolina based on the threats that I was receiving on my life. And it wasn't until this vandalism incident in my home where I decided, OK, now is the time for me to actually use my concealed carry permit.
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And so for me, wherever I go in South Carolina and I am allowed to carry, I have a firearm on my person, always carrying. And I have to tell you, as a mom, as a single mom, it's one of the most empowering things I have done. I've also had an opportunity to teach my kids about gun safety. I think that's really important so they're not afraid. They know how to handle a firearm if they ever are near one. I think those things are really extremely important.
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I am in the process of getting my concealed carry permit for D.C. I want to make sure I follow all the laws, but I'm not going to be put in a position where I can't defend myself. And we've seen political violence increasing over the last year to year and a half. And I want to make sure that I can defend myself and my family and my values and the things that I believe in.
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