Legislators override 13 vetoes: Concealed carry, voter ID among items approved
BRANSON MISSOURI NEWS: Missouri’s General Assembly took nine hours Wednesday to override 13 of Gov. Jay Nixon’s vetoes, including a bill that will allow residents to carry a concealed gun without a permit, and another that could require a picture ID in order to vote.
To override a governor’s veto, both the Senate and House of Representatives must approve the bill by a two-thirds majority.
Concealed carry
Senate Bill 656, will allow all law-abiding Missourians to carry a concealed weapon without obtaining a permit. Current Missouri law requires that a resident undergo a background check and take a training class before being able to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The new law will take effect in 30 days.
In addition to making it easier to carry a concealed weapon, the new law also eliminates a provision that requires the gun-holder to attempt to avoid an attacker before using the gun in self defense. It also makes a change to the so-called castle doctrine to allow visitors to a home the same ability to use deadly force on intruders.
The National Rifle Association sent out a press release applauding the override.
“This is a great day for freedom in Missouri. …
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