Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos is calling Democrats’ demand for action on gun control bills a sad political ploy.
Assembly Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Vos, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Gov. Scott Walker demanding action in bills that would institute universal background checks, prohibit people convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor from possessing a gun and prohibit bump stock sales.
Vos told reporters during a news conference Tuesday that Democrats are trying to grab headlines and prey on people’s fears. He says their bills lack broad support in the Assembly.
He said he would be open to discussions about allowing school districts to arm teachers and security guards, however.
Rep. Jesse Kremer has proposed a bill that would allow weapons in private schools. A reporter shouted a question at Vos about the bill during Tuesday’s news conference but was drowned out by other shouted questions and Vos didn’t answer it.
