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Missouri Senators Back Firearms Discrimination Bill

Missouri Senators Back Firearms Discrimination Bill

A Missouri Senate panel has endorsed legislation making it illegal for employers to discriminate against current or prospective workers who have concealed weapon permits or have used a legal firearm. Continue reading at Belleville News-Democrat

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Missouri Lowers Carry Permit Age to 21

Missouri Lowers Carry Permit Age to 21

Younger Missouri residents will be allowed to get a permit for a concealed gun in Missouri under legislation signed yesterday by Gov. Jay Nixon, but he rejected other bills dealing with elections. In all, Nixon signed 22 bills into law and vetoed seven. Among the highest-profile bills signed into law was the concealed gun measure. [...]

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Missouri Town Votes to Expand Their Carry Rights

Missouri Town Votes to Expand Their Carry Rights

The Willard Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance that would allow the mayor, council members, department heads and other specific employees to carry concealed guns on city property as long as they have a current conceal and carry permit. “We’ve had threats,” explained Mayor Tom Keltner, who says he has a permit to carry [...]

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Some in St. Louis Area Carry Guns Openly to Affirm Fights

Some in St. Louis Area Carry Guns Openly to Affirm Fights

Steve Randall strolled into the Starbucks at Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Mexico Road one recent Thursday evening wearing his Glock 21C pistol in a holster at his side. Randall’s imposing height and short haircut might have led some to believe he was a police officer. Perhaps they were too busy to notice the gun [...]

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Missouri General Assembly Lowers Minimum Carry Age to 21

Missouri General Assembly Lowers Minimum Carry Age to 21

Legislation dropping the minimum age to procure a conceal and carry permit is awaiting Gov. Jay Nixon’s signature. Under current law, Missourians who are 23 and older can receive a conceal and carry permit. Rep. Jeanie Riddle’s legislation—which passed on the last day of the General Assembly’s session—would lower that minimum age to 21. Read [...]

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Missouri Bill to Lower Minimum Carry Age Headed to Governor's Desk

Missouri Bill to Lower Minimum Carry Age Headed to Governor’s Desk

A bill lowering the age requirement for a conceal-and-carry firearm permit has cleared the Missouri Legislature and is on its way to the governor. The bill lowers the age to obtain a concealed weapon permit from 23 to 21. Missouri currently has country’s oldest right to carry age. Both the Senate sponsor, Republican Brian Munzlinger [...]

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