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Jason Kander, the Missouri Democrat candidate for the the U.S. Senate is challenging his Republican opponent, the incumbent Senator, Roy Blunt, to a sort of gun challenge. The 35-year-old Army veteran released a new ad in which he assembles an AR-15 rifle in less than 30 seconds—blindfolded. Kander’s ad is in response to criticism by... [Read More]

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By Visitjeffersoncity (Own work) On September 14, 2016, the Missouri Legislature reconvened for its “Veto Session” where both houses considered whether or not to override any vetoes issued by Governor Jay Nixon this past legislative session. Of importance to gun owners in particular, is Senate Bill 656, the omnibus firearms measure that made

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On September 14, 2016, the Missouri Legislature reconvened for its “Veto Session” where both houses considered whether or not to override any vetoes issued by Governor Jay Nixon this past legislative session. Of importance to gun owners in particular, is Senate Bill 656, the omnibus firearms measure that made numerous reforms to existing gun laws. ... [Read More]

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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon As we reported previously in the U.S. Law Shield Newsletter, an expansive pro-gun bill was sitting on Governor Jay Nixon’s desk for his review. At the time of that earlier publication, there was no indication as to the direction the Governor was going to take. But over the ensuing

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As we reported previously in the U.S. Law Shield Newsletter, an expansive pro-gun bill was sitting on Governor Jay Nixon’s desk for his review. At the time of that earlier publication, there was no indication as to the direction the Governor was going to take. But over the ensuing few weeks it became more clear... [Read More]

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Photo courtesey of KHMO Radio According to Missouri law, any person who is at least 19 years-of-age and not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm can transport a concealable firearm in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. No concealed carry permit is required. If you drive in Missouri with a gun in

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According to Missouri law, any person who is at least 19 years-of-age and not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm can transport a concealable firearm in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. No concealed carry permit is required. If you drive in Missouri with a gun in your car, you need to know how... [Read More]

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You come home and catch a burglar fleeing your home with your property in hand. · Can you use deadly force to stop them? · What if you do not see any of your property in their possession? · Does it make a difference if it is night versus daytime? · What if it’s your

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You come home and catch a burglar fleeing your home with your property in hand. · Can you use deadly force to stop them? · What if you do not see any of your property in their possession? · Does it make a difference if it is night versus daytime? · What if it’s your... [Read More]

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In response to the mass shooting in Orlando, one Missouri sheriff has decided that the safety of the residents in his rural county south of Kansas City is more important than money. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson announced on June 13th that for the rest of the month of June, for any resident of his

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In response to the mass shooting in Orlando, one Missouri sheriff has decided that the safety of the residents in his rural county south of Kansas City is more important than money. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson announced on June 13th that for the rest of the month of June, for any resident of his... [Read More]

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  To Our Missouri Members and Other Friends of the Gun: As you may have seen from our newsletters on Friday, June 17, Texas & U.S. Law Shield launched a new event campaign entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter” in a few select Texas and Florida markets. The response we received was overwhelming. In fact, within the first

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