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A state lawmaker says the federal government is a child when it comes to gun rights. KMOX's Brendan Cullerton has more on why some state lawmakers want Missouri to have a more active role in gun rights laws. |
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Wrap: Attorney General Chris Koster sent a letter to the state legislature stating he opposes a measure Republicans have dubbed the "Gun Rights Preservation Act."
Bill sponsor Republican Doug Funderburk says the bill would allow *Missouri* to defend the gun rights of citizens within the state--instead of forcing them to go to trial against the federal government by themselves.
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Description: "It is our job at the state level to represent the preserving and the protecting of the rights of Missourians." |
Reporting from the state Capitol, Brendan Cullerton, newsradio 1120, KMOX.
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Attorney General Chris Koster says a pending bill would cripple state law enforcement. KMOX's Brendan Cullerton has more on why Koster thinks House Bill 436 is wrong for Missouri |
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Wrap: Imagine a state police officer putting a federal agent in handcuffs. That sight prompted Attorney General Koster to send a letter to the General Assembly stating why he opposes a bill Republicans dubbed the "Gun Rights Preservation Act".
The bill would declare several federal gun acts unenforceable in Missouri--and make federal enforcement of these acts punishable by a class A misdemeanor.
St. Louis University law professor Anders walker says Missouri *can* choose not to enforce federal laws, but other parts of the bill are unconstitutional.
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Description: "What state authorities cannot do is stop and arrest federal agents." |
The Attorney General's Office declined to comment.
Reporting from the state Capitol, Brendan Cullerton, newsradio 1120, KMOX.