Read previewThe Secret Service can't ban guns near the Republican National Convention following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump — but convention-goers shouldn't spend their time worrying about a copycat attempt, one gun violence expert told Business Insider.
The incident resulted in a flurry of criticism directed at the Secret Service and concerns about the safety of the former president and attendees at the RNC.
AdvertisementThe Secret Service safety planThe Secret Service released its RNC safety plan in June, detailing how several blocks around the Fiserv Forum will be cordoned off in two perimeters: an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter only accessible to pedestrians.
Related storiesAttendees in the inner perimeter will be barred from bringing in guns — though guns will still be allowed outside.
The Secret Service announced that guns would be allowed outside the red zone due to Wisconsin's gun laws.
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