HCS HB 244 -- CONCEALED WEAPONS

SPONSOR:  Jones, 89 (Hodges)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
General Laws by a vote of 13 to 1.

This substitute adds prosecuting attorneys, assistant prosecuting
attorneys, circuit attorneys, and assistant circuit attorneys who
have completed the firearms safety training course required under
Section 571.111, RSMo, to the list of individuals who are exempt
from the concealed carry permit requirements.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is necessary for
attorneys to protect themselves in their offices and the
courthouse.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Hodges; Darren Cann;
Christopher Miller; Robert George; Richard Shields; Matt Howard;
and Jessica Sparks.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

OTHERS:  Others testifying on the bill say that firearms training
is very useful and should be included in the bill.

Testifying on the bill was Larry Crawford.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am