Rep. Jim Lucas believes guns should be allowed on all church and school grounds. And he says the bill - and the amendment - don't make things easier.

Indiana lawmakers are expected to address firearm legislation including the repeal of a permit to carry.

Indiana legislative leaders say a Congressional debate over what's called "concealed carry reciprocity" could have an impact on discussion at the Statehouse.

WFYI's Drew Daudelin sat down with Congressman André Carson to talk about gun control, healthcare and tax reform.

It allows people protected by restraining orders to carry handguns without a license for up to 60 days.

The original bill's author says the move is a "backup plan." House Bill 1071 allows people protected by restraining orders to carry handguns without a license for up to 60 days. The controversial measure passed the House last month and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

An Indiana House committee voted Tuesday to create a special summer committee to study the issue.

A House committee debated a series of firearm regulations, including one to allow people protected by restraining orders to carry a handgun without a license.

The shooter couldn't legally buy a gun because he was a convicted felon. So another man bought it instead and sold it to the shooter.

A 2014 Chicago report found that about 20 percent of illegal guns came from Indiana where no permit is required.