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Missouri Targets Gun Manufacturers with Economic Incentives
Several firearm manufacturers have threatened to leave states passing stricter gun regulations, prompting Missouri lawmakers to respond with tax incentives.
Old Big East To Become ‘American Athletic Conference’
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Columbia Schools Consider Arming Employees
The current policy allows only school resource officers, who are employed through the Columbia Police Department, to carry weapons on campus.
Ill. House OKs Ban On Semi-Automatic Guns
One of the amendments would make it a felony for anyone to sell, purchase or transfer a military-style assault weapon.
Gun Raffles Stoke Debate After Newtown Conn. Shooting
From car dealerships to political parties to hockey teams to yes, even police chiefs, gun giveaways are an attractive way to make money or draw in customers.
Ideas Emerge From St. Charles Task Force On School Shootings
Discussed early on, and almost immediately dismissed, was the idea of allowing teachers to carry handguns.
Area Consumers Face Ammunition Shortage
“We’re seeing nothing. Nothing in inventory,” Bull’s Eye LLC owner Jim Stevens said.
Illinois Officials to Hold School Safety Summit
Gov. Pat Quinn scheduled the school safety summit in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting.
Chesterfield Police Expand School Resource Program In Response To Newtown
Currently, Chesterfield Police have school resource officers assigned to the city’s two high schools and two middle schools, a total of four officers.
Additional Security Hired For St. Charles Gun Show
“There is no concealed carry allowed in the facility and that is a St. Charles regulation,” a Convention Center spokesman said.

















