Missouri Members (Primary Today Aug 5)

[sporty66]

Just wanted to remind my fellow Missouri members that there are some constitutional amendments on the ballot today, The one in particular is amendment 5 it basically states

The measure, upon voter approval, would establish the unalienable right of citizens to keep and bear arms, ammunition and accessories associated with the normal functioning of such arms, for the purpose of defense of one's person, family, home and property. Additionally, it would remove the exception to the current constitutional right to bear arms that explicitly states it cannot be used to justify the wearing of concealed weapons. It would also make any gun control laws that anyone tried to pass be subject to strict scrutiny by the courts.

 

[george minze]

I think that will pass...Not in
St.Louis, KC, or Columbia but the rest of the state seems secure.....

 

[Aticus]

Just be ready for higher sales tax. Won't that be fun to update all the computers.

 

[jlrhiner]

No new taxes! No new taxes!

 

[Damn Yankee]

You voters did good.

Amendment 5 passes: Right to bear arms 'unalienable' - Columbia Missourian

 

[jlrhiner]

From the NRA;

Missourians Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Bloomberg Fails to Defeat 'Gold Standard' for Gun Rights Amendment

By an overwhelming margin of 61 to 39 percent, Missouri voters have adopted an amendment backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) to their state constitution strengthening the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Senate Joint Resolution 36 declares that right to be "unalienable" and require any gun-control restrictions to be subject to the highest legal scrutiny.

A Missouri-based anti-gun group funded by Mike Bloomberg failed to kill the ballot measure before it ever reached voters and also failed to defeat the measure.

"The people of Missouri have sent a clear, strong message that they will not allow anti-gun activists to trample on their Right to Keep and Bear Arms." said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action. "This amendment is the gold standard for the protection of the individual right to Keep and Bear Arms. In the face of unprecedented threats from billionaire Michael Bloomberg and his network of anti-gun groups across the country, Americans are fighting back to protect their rights. I applaud the people of Missouri and call on all Americans to support similar efforts in their states. On behalf of the NRA's five million members, I thank the ballot's sponsors, Senator Kurt Schaefer, Majority Leader Ron Richard, Speaker-elect John Diehl and members of the Missouri General Assembly who supported this measure. Across the country, gun rights supporters are taking note of their leadership on this critical issue," added Cox.

 

[Rule 303]

From the Texas Branch of Guns Are Good, our compliments to the State of Missouri and the Good Citizens of that State. Hope it passes with flying colors.

Rule 303

 

[jlrhiner]

It passed by an almost 2-1 majority.

Copy and paste to your state legislators.

 

[glowe]

From the Texas Branch of Guns Are Good, our compliments to the State of Missouri and the Good Citizens of that State. Hope it passes with flying colors.

Rule 303

Let's not forget sending compliments to the NRA for their support as well!

 

[rz625-8]

Bloomberg,MOVE TO SIBERA.

 

[magsherman]

Thanks fellow Missourians. Now if we could get an ammendment to the U.S. Constitution for the right to keep and bear incandescent light bulbs...........We have a lot of work to do. I mean "un-do".

 

[motom]

Thanks fellow Missourians. QUOTE]

You're welcome, and thank you!

 

[Aticus]

Now we need a state firearms preemption law. Maybe we could get rid of the patch work gun laws we have.