Controversial gun bills: 4 states that are fueling debate

North Dakota wants to legalize guns in your office parking lot, while South Carolina is contemplating letting weapons into places of worship

South Carolina may legalize carrying weapons into restaurants and houses of worship, following on the heels of Louisiana, which passed a guns-in-churches law last year.
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North Dakotans might soon have the right to bring their guns to work, as long as they keep their firearms locked inside a car. How does this compare to other states with proposals for loose gun laws? Here, four states — and the places their lawmakers want you to feel free to pack heat:

1. North Dakota: The office parking lot

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