Posted: 3/5/2013 5:42:59 AM EDT
 http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/biltxt/intro/HB0420I.htm
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3.(2)(b) means that open carrying an AR (or any rifle or shotgun or AR pistol) will be illegal. 
Close, but no cigar. I like the idea, but the devil's in the details. ETA: (b) The open carrying of a firearm shall be limited to a firearm sixteen inches or less in overall length; |
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And what might the unintended consequences of such a change be?
1. More cities adopting an ordinance against open carry? So if I understand this correctly, if you have a concealed carry endorsement you then get the privilege of open carrying in areas that prohibit open carry. How about we just do away with the open carry prohibition instead of this mess. |
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And what might the unintended consequences of such a change be? 1. More cities adopting an ordinance against open carry? So if I understand this correctly, if you have a concealed carry endorsement you then get the privilege of open carrying in areas that prohibit open carry. How about we just do away with the open carry prohibition instead of this mess. This is a much better bill: Tentitively to be heard March 12 is the premption bill for OC in Missouri! If there was ever the most important reason to call in sik, take a vacation day or go AWOL from work or school this is it! This bill removes "Municipal" prohibition for OC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SB 268 Repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications Sponsor: Nieves LR Number: 1331S.01I Fiscal Note not available Committee: Last Action: 2/6/2013 - S First Read--SB 268-Nieves Journal Page: Title: Calendar Position: 58 Effective Date: August 28, 2013 Full Bill Text | All Actions | Amendments/CCRs/CCSs | Available Summaries | Senate Home Page | List of 2013 Senate Bills Current Bill Summary SB 268 - Under current law, political subdivisions may enact ordinances regulating the open carrying of firearms. This act removes that authority so political subdivisions may not regulate the open carrying of firearms. This act also requires that local ordinances regulating the discharge of firearms incorporate justification defenses provided by statute, which include self defense, defense of others, and defense of property. MEGHAN LUECKE |