Missouri: 12th State To Get Constitutional Carry Law

Published on September 25, 2016
Duration: 1:27

Missouri has officially become the 12th state to enact a constitutional carry law. This was achieved after the state legislature successfully overrode the governor's veto of the bill. The law allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

Quick Summary

Missouri has officially become the 12th state to implement a constitutional carry law. This means eligible residents can now carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a specific permit, following a successful legislative override of the governor's veto.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction and Congratulations
  2. 00:14Missouri's Constitutional Carry Bill
  3. 00:30Legislative Process and Veto
  4. 00:44Veto Override and Law Passage
  5. 00:49Missouri Becomes 12th State
  6. 01:00Envy and Future Goals
  7. 01:11The Meaning of Constitutional Carry
  8. 01:20Closing Remarks and Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What is constitutional carry?

Constitutional carry, also known as permitless carry, is a firearm law that allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed handgun without needing a government-issued permit. This is based on the interpretation that the Second Amendment itself grants this right.

Which state was the 12th to pass constitutional carry?

Missouri became the 12th state in the United States to enact a constitutional carry law. This significant legislative achievement allows eligible residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit.

How did Missouri pass its constitutional carry law?

Missouri's constitutional carry law was passed after the state legislature approved the bill. Despite the governor's veto, the legislature successfully overrode the veto, enacting the law and making Missouri the 12th state with permitless carry.

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