Missouri House committee sinks latest bid to revive Second Amendment law

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 806

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Missouri lawmakers’ latest attempt to bar state and local officials from helping enforce certain federal gun laws collapsed Wednesday in a House committee, defeated not only by Democrats but by Republicans who said the bill would hurt gun dealers, invite costly litigation and ignore the concerns of law enforcement.

The House General Laws Committee voted 9-3 against a bill aimed at reviving Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act. The committee has 16 members — 11 …

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