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Conceal and carry not so new

September 15, 2003
By: Ann M. Hynek
State Capital Bureau

Missouri mimics many other states with its new conceal-and-carry law. From Jefferson City, Ann Hynek has the story.

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Missouri became the 36th state to adopt the right to carry.

The legislature's decision last week added to the nationwide trend of weakening gun control.

Date: September 22, 2003

By: Ann M. Hynek

State Capital Bureau

Missourians gain the right to carry concealed weapons next month, continuing a nationwide trend that began in 1987. Ann Hynek has the story.

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Missouri is the 36th state to adopt a conceal and carry law after the legislature overrode the governor's veto.

One man says is was a long time coming.

Executive Director for the Citizens' Committee for the Right to Bear Arms, Joe Waldron:

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Contents: "Missouri was one of the few holdout states; more than two dozen states have passed similar laws since 1987, when Florida became what we call the new wave of conceal and carry states."

Florida was the first state to allow its citizens to have concealed weapons in 1987.

Former Florida House Representative Ron Johnson said conceal and carry legislation began after a rise in violent crime in that state.

Statistics recorded by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement show that firearm related crime has decreased since 1987.

From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek...

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By: Ann M. Hynek

State Capital Bureau

Missourians will carry on a nationwide trend when they gain the right to carry concealed weapons next month. Ann Hynek has the story...

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Missouri is the 36th state to adopt a conceal and carry law after legilators overrode the governor's veto.

Executive Director for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Bear Arms says it's about time.

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Contents: "Missouri was one of the few holdout states; more than two dozen states have passed similar laws since 1987, when Florida became what we call the new wave of conceal and carry states."

Former Representatve Ron Jonson says Florida began its conceal and carry legislation after a series of violent crimes in the state.

Johnson says concealed weapons give citizens the ability to defend themsselves if necessary.

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, firearm related crime has decreased since 1987.

From the state capitol, I'm Ann Hynek...