A bill designed to ease limits on the concealed carry of weapons advanced in the Missouri Legislature after House members voted 112-37 to send it to the Senate.
The legislation that House members approved on Tuesday would let people carry concealed guns without a permit anywhere they now can carry guns openly, something that doesn’t require a permit.
The bill also would expand the state’s castle doctrine law by giving people the right to use deadly force to defend themselves and their property against intruders.
Rep. Eric Burlison, R – Springfield, says the goal is to reduce restrictions on how people can legally carry guns. Democratic opponents cite concerns about gun violence.
