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Republican lawmakers fight to override veto on concealed weapons

September 9, 2003
By: Stephanie Hockridge
State Capital Bureau

Republican lawmakers consider legalizing concealed weapons a top priority. Here is Stephanie Hockridge with the story.

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Eight states during the past year have legalized concealed weapons while Missouri legislators have debated the issue.

Republican Representative Larry Crawford who sponsors the bill refuses to delay this issue any longer.

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Contents: "IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET CITIZENS BE ABLE TO PROTECT THEMSELVES OUTSIDE THEIR HOMES SO THEY CHOOSE."

But Representative Barbara Fraser, a St. Louis Democrat, says that emphasis should be placed on gun safety rather than the greater availability of guns.

However, Crawford is still confident that he has the support to override the Governor's veto during Wednesday's veto session. From the State Capital, I'm Stephanie Hockridge.