Jean Peters Baker: Public Safety Threat Involving Missouri Firearms Must Be Fixed
When gun rights advocates go too far, things go awry.
But in another disturbing setback, the legislature defines “violent” much differently than the average Missourian. In at least one of the “fixes” these offenders (and others) can legally possess a weapon:
- A documented gang member convicted of a drive-by shooting is not included.
- A domestic violence abuser who recklessly shoots his victim isn't deemed violent enough.
- A one-time or even a 10-time convicted drug dealer is not deemed violent (that's right, him, too).
- And convicted burglars will be allowed to carry a gun, so he'll they'll be protected even if you are not.
Here’s another benefit for criminals in one of these “fixes.” Violent felons, including armed robbers, kidnappers and murderers, can get their guns back. They can have their privilege to possess a gun restored if they meet a few simple qualifications.
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