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TexasTowelie

(116,783 posts)
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 09:52 PM Feb 2017

Lawmakers concerned about firearms in Missouri Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lawmakers are questioning a newly revised policy allowing visitors to bring firearms into the Missouri Capitol.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Gov. Eric Greitens' administration lifted a month-old prohibition Monday on allowing people with concealed-weapon permits to carry their guns into the statehouse.

Members of a Senate panel recommended Wednesday to look at potentially changing the rules that govern what happens with firearms inside the Capitol.

The policy still prohibits visitors from carrying weapons into the House or Senate chambers or into committee hearing rooms. But Republican Sen. Ryan Silvey says there's no enforcement to ensure people comply.

Read more: http://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2017/feb/09/lawmakers-concerned-about-firearms-missouri-capitol/660867/

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Lawmakers concerned about firearms in Missouri Capitol (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2017 OP
My tiny violin is now worn to a splinter. 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2017 #1
Why should they worry? MyOwnPeace Feb 2017 #2
A lightning bolt of truth Worktodo Feb 2017 #3

MyOwnPeace

(17,275 posts)
2. Why should they worry?
Thu Feb 9, 2017, 10:46 PM
Feb 2017

Shouldn't they just all be "packin'" and shoot the first person that tries anything funny? Seems to me that is what the NRA and their likes are suggesting for schools, public places (theaters, malls, etc) so why wouldn't it work for these dear lawmakers?

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