Missouri schools could hire armed ‘rangers’ under bill sent to governor

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A bill to create a new faction of school protection officers with “physical fitness superior to a U.S. Marine” got final approval from Missouri lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session.

The legislation seeks to allow schools to hire volunteer or paid guards called “Missouri Rangers” who could carry a gun on school grounds.

The bill’s sponsor, Republican state Sen. David Gregory of Chesterfield, told senators he wanted to give schools “a choice …

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