gun control

Mo. bill would nullify federal gun control laws

Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:38:11 +0000

The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would nullify federal gun control laws and allow designated school personnel to carry concealed weapons.

The measure passed 116-38 by the House on Wednesday would declare all federal laws regulating guns to be unenforceable within Missouri's borders.

The legislation would also allow guns less than 16 inches to be openly carried even in localities that have ordinances prohibiting open-carry. It would also lower the minimum age required to obtain a concealed weapons permit from 21 to 19.

Mo. House panel advances gun rights amendment

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:48:40 +0000

A Missouri House committee has advanced a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at protecting gun rights.

The amendment approved on Tuesday would define the right to bear arms as "unalienable" and require the state to defend against any "infringement" of that right. It would also include defending one's "family" with a firearm as a guaranteed constitutional right.

Sponsoring Republican Sen. Kurt Schaefer, of Columbia, says the legislation would protect against proposed gun control laws at the state and federal level.

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Mo. House Dem proposes ban on anti-union measures

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:03:38 +0000

Missouri House Democrat's plan would send colleagues to prison for proposing legislation limiting collective bargaining rights.

Representative Jeff Roorda of Barnhart introduced the bill Friday in response to a Republican House member's proposal to jail lawmakers for introducing gun control measures.Roorda says he was "inspired" by the GOP approach to protecting gun rights and he wants to do the same for unions. Representative Mike Leara, of St. Louis County, is sponsoring the bill banning gun-control legislation.

What folks in Columbia want to hear in the State of the Union address

Andrew Yost and Andrew Nichols — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:41:49 +0000

President Obama will speak to the nation with the annual State of the Union address Tuesday night. Columbia citizens voiced their expectations for the address, commenting on Obama’s previous term and what expectations they had for the next four years. Some were hopeful, while others were more disgruntled.

Closing the 'gun show loophole': Mo. legislators put guns on the agenda

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:12:05 +0000

In the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, Missouri lawmakers will have competing gun proposals when they convene next month for the 2013 regular session. They include one that would require background checks for anyone who buys a firearm at gun shows.

Missouri lawmakers propose allowing some teachers to carry guns

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:59:12 +0000

More than two dozen Missouri lawmakers are backing legislation that would allow teachers and administrators with concealed gun permits to carry weapons in schools.

Mo. House OKs proposed amendment to state gun laws

Associated Press — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:02:18 +0000

State House members have approved a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution guaranteeing the right to own and manufacture ammunition.