May 17, 2013
Today, the state House concurred on House Bill 533 and this critical self-defense reform bill now heads to Governor Jay Nixon (D) for his consideration.
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May 16, 2013
Today, the Missouri Senate concurred on Senate Bill 75 by a 24-5 vote. This critical right-to-carry reform now heads to Governor Jay Nixon (D) for his consideration.
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May 16, 2013
Late last night, the Missouri House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 75 by a 123 to 29 vote. SB 75 seeks to reform Missouri’s existing concealed carry permit process. Currently, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is responsible for issuing concealed carry endorsements, but after recently betraying the trust of the people of Missouri, legislators have demanded the permitting process be transferred to county sheriffs.
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May 14, 2013
Today, an amended version of House Bill 533 passed in the Missouri Senate by a 26-7 vote. Sponsored by state Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-49) and state Senator Brian Munzlinger (R-18), HB 533 would protect the right of a state employee to store a firearm in his or her private vehicle on state property as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible. HB 533 will now return to the state House for a concurrence vote. Please contact your state Representative TODAY and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Senate amendments to this critical pro-gun reform.
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May 8, 2013
With a few days remaining in the 2013 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly is taking critical steps to reform the state’s Right-to-Carry law and further protect your inherent right to self-defense.
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April 29, 2013
House Bill 8, a funding measure that transfers to Missouri sheriffs the authority for issuance of Right-to-Carry permit certificates and the permits themselves from the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR), is expected to be sent to a conference committee. As previously reported, there have been several reports that the DOR was collecting and sharing personal documents from individuals receiving a concealed carry endorsement with third parties, including the federal government.
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April 25, 2013
As we have previously reported, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) initiated a new and dangerous procedure of scanning, keeping and sharing personal documents with the federal government related to the issuance of your driver’s license and right to carry permit. This recordkeeping and sharing of private documents by the DOR is a serious violation of public trust and the Missouri Legislature is taking swift action to remove DOR’s role in the permit issuing process by pursuing enactment of House Bill 8.
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April 23, 2013
Last night, the Missouri Senate unanimously approved House Bill 8, a funding measure that transfers to Missouri sheriffs the authority for issuance of Right-to-Carry permit certificates and the permits themselves from the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). As previously reported, there have been several reports that the DOR was collecting and sharing personal documents from individuals receiving a concealed carry endorsement with third parties, including the federal government.
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April 18, 2013
Recently, Missouri media have reported that the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) initiated a new procedure of scanning and keeping personal documents related to the issuance of your driver’s license and right to carry permit. This procedure violates the "spirit of Missouri law" prohibiting the state from abiding by the federal REAL ID Act, an intrusion into your privacy.
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April 12, 2013
Yesterday, House Bill 533 passed in the Missouri House of Representatives by an overwhelming 126-25 vote. Sponsored by state Representative Jeannie Riddle (R-49), HB 533 would protect the right of a state employee to store a firearm in his or her private vehicle on state property as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible.
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April 9, 2013
House Bill 533, sponsored by state Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-49), is expected to be considered on the House floor this week. HB 533 would protect the right of a state employee to store a firearm in his or her private vehicle on state property as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible.
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March 13, 2013
Recently, there have been several reports that the Missouri Department of Revenue is collecting and sharing personal documents from individuals receiving a concealed carry endorsement with third parties, including the federal government.
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March 5, 2013
On March 5, the Missouri House General Laws Committee will hear important self-defense legislation, House Bill 533. HB 533, sponsored by state Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-49), would ensure that hard working Missourians right to self-defense does not end when they drive onto their state employer’s property.
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February 13, 2013
Yesterday, state representatives Rory Ellinger (D-86) and Jill Schupp (D-88) introduced House Bill 545, anti-gun legislation that would turn many law-abiding gun owners into felons. HB 545 would ban the possession, sale, transfer or manufacture of certain semi-automatic rifles and magazines that are capable of holding more than ten rounds.
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January 29, 2013
Now that the 2013 session of the Missouri General Assembly has convened, your NRA-ILA has learned of some disturbing anti-gun bills that have been introduced. These bills are designed to infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens and would do nothing to address criminal activity.
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July 10, 2012
Today, with the deadline for his signature on legislation fast approaching, Governor Jay Nixon (D) stood with gun owners as he signed into law two bills to preserve and expand recognition of Second Amendment rights in Missouri. The improvements made in Senate Bill 480 and NRA-backed House Bill 1647 will take effect on August 28 of this year, while NRA-backed Senate Bill 489 went into effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. Thank you to Missouri NRA members for making your voices heard in the final days and hours of the 2012 legislative session. Your dedication to contacting your state elected officials helped ensure passage these important NRA-backed bills this session. The following bills, delivered to the Governor by the General Assembly leadership on May 30, will now become law in Missouri:
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July 9, 2012
NRA-backed House Bill 1647 and Senate Bill 489 must be signed by Governor Jay Nixon (D) by July 14. If enacted into law, these bills will represent a significant advance in the preservation and protection of Second Amendment rights of Missouri’s residents. Please contact Governor Nixon TODAY to express your support for these important pro-gun bills.
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June 26, 2012
House Bill 1647, which was passed by both chambers of the Missouri legislature last month and currently awaits Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) signature, has once again come under attack. The Missouri Press Association is working with Missouri Prosecuting Attorneys to undermine your rights by pushing for Governor Nixon to veto this common-sense Right to Carry legislation. Don't let the media and power-hungry prosecutors win this battle. If they do, HB 1647 will not become law, and law-abiding citizens and our active duty military will lose! Contact Governor Nixon today and urge him to sign HB 1647 into law.
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June 6, 2012
On May 30, the leadership of the Missouri General Assembly delivered a number of pieces of legislation to Governor Jay Nixon. Three of these bills were NRA-backed bills that, if enacted into law, will preserve and protect Second Amendment rights of Missouri’s residents. Governor Nixon now has 45 days to sign this legislation into law.
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May 24, 2012
As proven by this session’s successes, NRA members and gun owners have a number of solid friends in the Missouri General Assembly. These allies deserve your thanks for upholding our Second Amendment freedoms and pressing to send important firearm legislation to Governor Jay Nixon before adjournment of the 2012 legislative session.
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May 21, 2012
The Missouri General Assembly passed several pro-gun measures, sending them to Governor Jay Nixon before adjournment of the 2012 legislative session.
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May 18, 2012
Senate Bill 480, legislation relating to motor vehicle regulations and transportation (unrelated to Second Amendment issues), has been amended to provide for a Missouri NRA license plate to support your Second Amendment rights and activities in the Show-Me State. This amendment was successfully offered by state Representative Eric Burlison (R-136).
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May 17, 2012
Time is running out and House Bill 1647 needs your help to pass in the Missouri Legislature tomorrow. Please call your state Representative right away and urge him or her to vote in favor of the Senate amendments to this NRA-supported bill.
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May 17, 2012
Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote for NRA-supported Senate Bill 760. Time is running out and this bill needs your help to pass by THIS Friday. Since Senate Bill 489, a critical Right-to-Carry cleanup bill, has been scheduled for a House floor vote today, we need to focus on SB 760 to make sure it gets the same opportunity.
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May 15, 2012
Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489 and Senate Bill 760. Time is running out and these bills need your help to reach the Governor’s desk by THIS Friday.
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May 11, 2012
Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Missouri Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489. This bill could receive a third reading in the House as soon as this Monday, May 14, and needs your help to reach the Governor’s desk.
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April 18, 2012
On Tuesday, House Bill 1621 was given a do-pass by the Senate General Laws committee, and will now be sent to the Senate floor for a vote. Sponsored by state Representative Wanda Brown (R-116), HB 1621 would make it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual because he or she has a concealed carry endorsement or uses a firearm for a lawful purpose. This legislation was previously passed in the state House on March 8, by a 115 to 36 vote.
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March 9, 2012
Two important Right-to-Carry reform bills, House Bill 1319 and House Bill 1621, passed in the state House this week and are now awaiting the return of the Missouri Senate for committee referral and hearings. House Bill 1326, legislation which would guarantee your right to lawfully store a firearm in your vehicle, will soon be considered on the House floor.
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March 2, 2012
Missouri’s legislative session is well underway and a variety of NRA-backed gun bills are now making their way through the General Assembly. Currently, there are three pro-gun bills awaiting consideration in the state House Rules Committee.
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August 26, 2011
Earlier this year, the Missouri General Assembly overwhelmingly passed and Governor Jay Nixon signed into law a vitally important measure expanding a variety of firearm rights for Missouri gun owners. The reforms in this bill will take effect this Sunday, August 28. Included among the provisions in this critical bill is a goal most gun owners have been hoping to realize for years: lowering Missouri's Right-to-Carry age from the nation's highest at 23 to 21.
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August 24, 2011
A measure was introduced at last week’s Rock Hill Board of Aldermen meeting which would ban the open carry of firearms in the city of Rock Hill. Currently, city municipal code allows those who possess a valid concealed carry permit to also carry their firearm openly. The proposal introduced this week, if adopted, would amend the existing law and put an end to the practice of openly carrying a firearm for self-defense in Rock Hill. A vote on the matter is expected to take place at the next meeting on Tuesday, September 6, so it is very important that you contact your Alderman TODAY and urge him or her to oppose this proposed measure.
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July 15, 2011
Join NRA-ILA staff on Tuesday, August 9th, for an evening of important grassroots education. With what has already been a very busy 2011, we must redouble our efforts to ensure we're prepared to meet the opportunities and challenges we will face in Missouri. Please make plans to attend NRA-ILA's FREE Grassroots Workshop to learn what you can do to become a better activist in the fight to protect and promote the Second Amendment!
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July 8, 2011
Today, July 8, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law a vitally important measure expanding a variety of firearm rights for Missouri gun owners! Among the provisions in this...
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June 21, 2011
On May 13, the Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to the NRA-backed House Bill 294. On May 26, HB 294 was delivered to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Under Missouri law, Governor Nixon has 45 days from the date he receives a bill to take action on that legislation. As of today, Missouri’s Omnibus Gun bill was sent to the Governor twenty-seven days ago. This means he has until July 9 to sign or veto the legislation. Please contact Governor Jay Nixon and ask him to sign HB 294 into law!
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June 10, 2011
On May 13, the Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to the NRA-backed House Bill 294. On May 26, HB 294 was delivered to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Under Missouri law, Governor Nixon has 45 days from the date he receives a bill to take action on that legislation. As of today, Missouri’s Omnibus Gun bill was sent to the Governor fifteen days ago. This means he has until July 9 to sign or veto the legislation. Please contact Governor Jay Nixon and ask him to sign HB 294 into law!
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May 27, 2011
On Friday, May 13, the Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to a Transportation bill that includes provisions for a new National Rifle Association license plate. HB 430 will soon go to the Governor for his consideration. Should the Governor sign this legislation, NRA members will finally have a personalized license plate in the Show-Me State!
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May 25, 2011
On Friday, May 13, the Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to the NRA-backed House Bill 294, sending the major firearm reform bill to Governor Jay Nixon’s desk for his signature.
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May 13, 2011
Today, the 2011 Missouri legislative session closed with a fundamental victory for Missouri gun owners! Thanks to NRA member support, Missouri’s General Assembly approved comprehensive firearm reforms, sending House Bill 294 to Governor Jay Nixon for his signature. House Bill 294, authored by state Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-20) and sponsored in the Senate by state Senator Brian Munzlinger (R-18), is a comprehensive firearm reform bill that would address a number of Right-to-Carry issues important to Missouri’s law-abiding gun owners. The Missouri Senate passed House Bill 294 by an overwhelming 27 to 6 vote, while the House of Representatives approved the measure today, by a 125 to 25 vote.
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May 11, 2011
Today, the state Senator passed House Bill 294 by a 27 to 6 vote in an effort to bring vital reforms to Missouri’s law-abiding gun owners. This NRA-backed bill will now go back to the Missouri House of Representatives for concurrence. Time is running out, so it is important that you contact your state Representative TODAY!
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May 10, 2011
The Missouri General Assembly has begun the final week of the 2011 legislative session and is facing its last chance to pass House Bill 294, an NRA-backed Right-to-Carry reform bill. Time is running out for this session and your support is needed NOW! Please contact your state Senator TODAY and urge him or her to make sure this important Right-to-Carry reform bill is considered before Friday’s deadline!
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