South Dakota lawmaker hits panic button to test security

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota lawmaker whose committee was debating whether to allow concealed guns in the Capitol said he hit a panic button just to see how quickly authorities would respond.

Rhoden announced what he'd done after several minutes, but his comments were the only indication that he had hit a panic button meant to alert authorities.

The bill would allow people who have an enhanced pistol permit to bring guns into the Capitol, which has no metal detectors or other security checks at its entrances.