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Missouri governor vetoes bill to abolish concealed weapon permits [View all]
Source: Reuters
World | Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:57am EDT
Missouri governor vetoes bill to abolish concealed weapon permits
BY KEVIN MURPHY
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon vetoed a bill on Monday that would eliminate the need for a permit, training and background checks for persons who want to carry a concealed weapon in the state.
The Republican-led bill passed the Missouri House and Senate this spring with enough votes to override the veto when lawmakers convene in September. Two-thirds majority is required.
In a news release accompanying his veto message, Nixon, a Democrat, said he has supported prior legislation to expand concealed carry laws during his seven years in office.
"But I cannot support the extreme step of throwing out that process entirely, eliminating sensible protections like background checks and training requirements, and taking away the ability of sheriffs to protect their communities," Nixon said.
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Missouri governor vetoes bill to abolish concealed weapon permits
BY KEVIN MURPHY
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon vetoed a bill on Monday that would eliminate the need for a permit, training and background checks for persons who want to carry a concealed weapon in the state.
The Republican-led bill passed the Missouri House and Senate this spring with enough votes to override the veto when lawmakers convene in September. Two-thirds majority is required.
In a news release accompanying his veto message, Nixon, a Democrat, said he has supported prior legislation to expand concealed carry laws during his seven years in office.
"But I cannot support the extreme step of throwing out that process entirely, eliminating sensible protections like background checks and training requirements, and taking away the ability of sheriffs to protect their communities," Nixon said.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-missouri-idUSKCN0ZD24M
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