![Map showing which branch has the primary responsibility for providing security in capitol buildings by state.](/lab/media/qi0blfpj/24-4-summary-figure-1.png?rmode=max&width=745&height=541)
We determined security measures at capitol buildings nationwide, including:
- the branch of government with primary responsibility for providing security in the capitol buildings;
- whether states employed metal detectors and X-ray machines in their capitol buildings or required building visitors to present photo identification; and
- whether individuals can carry firearms in the buildings.