Video Highlights
- Anti-gunners in Missouri are attempting to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow counties and St. Louis to establish their own firearm regulations.
- Missouri has strong Second Amendment protections, including the Second Amendment Preservation Act, which imposes fines and job loss on individuals who violate citizens' rights.
- The proposed amendment seeks to undermine Missouri's state preemption laws, which prevent counties, towns, and cities from passing gun control laws that go beyond state regulations.
- Sensible Missouri argues that different counties have different needs and preferences when it comes to firearms regulations.
- The group suggests that some counties may implement red flag laws or restore permit requirements, while acknowledging that gun control does not effectively reduce crime.
- Sensible Missouri plans to submit their initiative petition language to the Secretary of State's office and conduct a statewide poll to gauge interest in the referendum.
- They will need over 171,000 valid signatures from registered voters in Missouri by next May to have the initiative petition on the ballot in November 2024.
Video Summary
In a surprising move, anti-gunners have set their sights on Missouri, one of the most Second Amendment-friendly states in the Union. Sensible Missouri, a new group in town, is seeking to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow counties and the city of St. Louis to establish their own firearm regulations.
Missouri has a strong track record of protecting the Second Amendment rights of its citizens. The state's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPPA) is considered the best in the country, imposing fines and job loss on individuals who attempt to violate the rights of gun owners, including law enforcement officials. Missouri also has several other pro-gun laws in place.
However, the proposed constitutional amendment by Sensible Missouri aims to undermine the state's preemption laws. Preemption laws prevent counties, towns, and cities from enacting gun control measures that go beyond state regulations. These laws ensure that the state law related to gun control is the standard throughout the entire state, preventing a patchwork of differing regulations.
Sensible Missouri argues that different counties have different needs and preferences when it comes to firearms regulations. They believe that allowing counties to establish their own rules would better serve the needs of their residents. For example, some counties may choose to implement red flag laws to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who have shown irresponsible behavior. Others may opt to restore permit requirements in reference to Missouri's permitless carry law.
While Sensible Missouri claims to be concerned about public safety, they acknowledge that gun control measures do not effectively save lives. They believe that getting tough on criminals is the key to reducing crime, as history has shown. However, their proposed constitutional amendment would not give localities the power to enact laws that protect the rights of law-abiding citizens. This raises doubts about their true intentions and suggests that their ultimate goal is to disarm law-abiding individuals.
Richard Rosenfield and Matt Rosenfield, members of Sensible Missouri, plan to submit their initiative petition language to the Secretary of State's office. If approved by the Secretary of State, the attorney general, and the auditor, the group would need to gather over 171,000 valid signatures from registered voters in Missouri by next May to have the initiative petition on the ballot in November 2024. It is crucial for Missourians to be aware of this potential threat to their Second Amendment rights and take action to protect their freedoms.
In conclusion, anti-gunners in Missouri are attempting to undermine the state's strong Second Amendment protections by passing a constitutional amendment that would allow localities to establish their own firearm regulations. While Sensible Missouri claims to have the interests of public safety in mind, their proposed amendment would not effectively reduce crime and would instead infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. It is important for Missourians to stay vigilant and take action to preserve their Second Amendment rights.
