HB 282 would allow people to carry hidden, loaded guns in churches and on public transportation.
Missouri gun laws are some of the weakest in the country.
Our state can not afford more bad gun legislation when we have no foundational gun violence prevention laws in place.
Send this message to your state senator to urge them to vote NO on HB 282 >>
Dear Senator,
As your constituent, I'm urging you to vote no on HB 282 and not allow guns in churches or on public transportation.
This bill is a reckless proposal that would threaten the sanctity and security of churches across our state.
There is no evidence to support the notion that flooding sensitive spaces with guns will eliminate gun violence. Nor is there a reason to purposely place churchgoers in danger by allowing anyone, even strangers, to carry a loaded handgun into their place of worship.
Moreover, this bill would force public transportation entities to allow individuals to carry concealed firearms. This means more guns in public spaces in a state that has no foundational gun violence prevention laws in place.
The potential ramifications of enacting this bill could cause more harm to our communities. Please do not pass HB 282, and instead, focus on supporting common-sense gun laws that would actually protect our families from gun violence.
Vote no on HB 282.