(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . The state of the "Most Dangerous City in America" already removed all gun restrictions. [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-01-09 But they’re still not done. St. Louis is often described as the most dangerous city in America. St. Louis was ranked the most dangerous city in the US in a new study because of high rates of crime and dangers like natural disasters and car accidents. Teens with guns outside St. Louis City Foundry 'released to parents' Police said a passenger leaned over the roof of a car and repeatedly fired off a rifle in the direction of three teen boys and two officers. What's more, police said a 15-year-old boy had a Glock 29 equipped with an auto sear on him. That made the gun fully automatic. Officers also said they found a stolen Glock 19 on a 16-year-old boy. Actual Kids Can Legally Possess Firearms in Missouri & We Have One Question: WTF? Missouri’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted down an amendment last week that would make it illegal for a minor to openly carry a firearm in public without adult supervision. More than 100 representatives (104-39, to be exact) agreed that children should have this right, while only one Republican, Rep. Bill Allen of Kansas City, voted in favor of the amendment. The “Show-Me State” showed the country they will go to dangerous, irresponsible, downright-insane measures to uphold the second amendment for even the youngest citizens. And when we say “youngest,” we mean youngest. In Missouri, there is no minimum age for lawfully possessing a firearm. So yes, a toddler, who can’t hold a spoon correctly, could legally hold a gun. Missouri Republicans block proposed ban on kids carrying guns in public The Republican-controlled Missouri House of Representatives rejected a proposal Wednesday that would have banned children from being able to openly carry firearms on public land without adult supervision. The proposal, which was part of a long debate in the chamber on how to fight crime in St. Louis, was defeated by a vote of 104-39, with just one Republican voting in support of the ban. After the amendment on the open-carry restrictions for minors was initially supported by the Republican legislator sponsoring a broader crime bill, GOP lawmakers on a committee that he leads removed the firearms provision last week. That’s not all. HB 282 would loosen firearm restrictions. Rep. Adam Schnelting (R-MO), the bill's sponsor, said the bill had its third reading Monday. Currently, it is a crime to be on a bus with a dangerous weapon or carry a weapon in a terminal. HB 282 would allow a concealed carry permit holder to lawfully carry firearms on public transportation. Right now in Missouri, an individual is not eligible for a concealed carry permit, a lifetime permit or extended concealed carry permit if the applicant has pled guilty to, entered a plea of no contest, or been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment of a term exceeding one year. This bill would remove the ban on eligibility for a concealed carry permit, a lifetime permit or extended concealed carry permit if the applicant has pled guilty to or entered a plea of no contest of such crimes. HB 282 would lower the age requirement for concealed carry permits from at least 19 to 18 years of age or older. "Somebody recently said, 'If House Bill 282 passes, it's going to be the wild, wild west out there,'" Schnelting said. "The reality is, it's not going to become the wild, wild west. We're just allowing more freedom to those who are lawfully able to or who those who have a lawful CCW permit to be able to defend themselves. So I think it's a crime deterrent." HB 571 was also listed for perfection Monday on the House floor. Under the bill, a school officer commissioned by a district school board or a school protection officer should not be prohibited from carrying a firearm into any school, onto any school bus or onto the premises of any event that is sponsored or sanctioned by a school district. HB 712 would establish the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act." For purposes of the bill, "red flag law" is defined as any gun control law, order or measure that directs the seizure of any firearm of an individual without the adjudication of a contested court case. Any red flag law that directs the confiscation of any firearm from any "law-abiding citizen" should not be enforced within Missouri, according to the bill. Meanwhile, HB 485 passed 7-3 in the Rules committee. This bill would allow the concealed carrying of firearms in churches and other places of worship by a person with a valid concealed carry permit. HB 602 unanimously passed in the Rules committee. This bill would allow the discharge of a firearm from a stationary vehicle. Currently, a person commits the offense of unlawful use of a weapon if they discharge or shoot a firearm from a motor vehicle. They passed one good gun related law...but... Throughout 2023, Missourians witnessed a number of tragic instances of gun violence that led many to question what Missouri gun laws are actually in place to prevent mounting gun deaths in the state. The answer? Not many. And while acts of violence were taking place across the state, lawmakers in Jefferson City spent the 2023 legislative session debating numerous bills that would do things like allow carrying concealed weapons on public transportation and in places of worship, eliminate taxes on the sale of firearms and ammunition and allow nonviolent felons to have their gun rights restored. ...one bill associated with guns passed. SB 189, dubbed Blair’s Law, will increase the penalty for celebratory gunfire in Missouri. Lawmakers have considered different versions of the bill for 12 years, and this session, the bill passed with bipartisan support before the session ended on May 12. But on July 6, Parson vetoed the bill, citing his opposition to other public safety provisions included in parts of the legislation. “SB 189 contains many public safety measures that we support and would like to sign into law, including Blair’s Law, Max’s Law, increased penalties for violent repeat offenders and gun crimes, and strengthening the public defender system,” Parson said in a press release. “However, in this case, these unintended consequences unfortunately outweigh the good. Fortunately some bills did not pass, but not for trying. Also in a tax bill to help families save money by exempting diapers and feminine hygrine products, they couldn’t resist adding an unrelated tax exemption. The Missouri Senate on Thursday passed bills to exempt firearms and ammunition from sales tax, as well as diapers and feminine hygiene products. On the bill dropping local and state sales taxes on the purchase of firearms and ammunition, senators voted 19-15, with only Republicans voting in favor. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the bill. Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, said he did not understand the concept of carving out sales tax for ammunition and firearms compared to other purchases. “I mean a guy goes to the store, he buys a gallon of milk and a box of cereal for his kids. And next to him is a guy buying a box of ammunition. Why is the guy buying food for his kids paying taxes and the guy buying bullets is not?” Cierpiot said. Let’s see… In a state that doesn’t want to fund Medicare expansion because it’s expensive, they don’t mind exempting taxes on guns and ammo. 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