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King: Bill can protect officials from guns

Following the Tucson rampage, House Homeland Security Committee chairman Peter King sent a message Tuesday to gun-rights advocates: Keep weapons far away at public gatherings attended by members of Congress and other top federal officials.

The Seaford Republican said he'll introduce a bill that won't try to ban guns at rallies, meetings and town halls, but will require the gun-toting public...

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