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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Republican House member Stanley Cox of Sedalia said Monday that people might think twice if school personnel were armed.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Should the federal government force states to recognize such permits issued in other states where requirements may be less restrictive?

Friday, July 08, 2011  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation lowering the minimum age for obtaining a concealed guns permit to 21.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  A bill lowering the age for the Missouri conceal and carry law is one vote away from Governor Jay Nixon's desk.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Friday, March 18, 2011  Missouri House members have approved legislation expanding the state's concealed gun laws.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Missouri businesses would have to allow properly licensed people to carry concealed guns in their parking lots under a bill approved by the House.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Missouri House members are considering whether to ease some rules on carrying concealed weapons.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008  An anti-gun group is fighting a last-second Bush administration change that would allow people to carry concealed, loaded guns in most federal lands.