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Bush signed this last week (after 10+ years of lobbying by LE groups); basically it supercedes state laws prohibiting the carry of concealed handguns for current or retired law enforcement officers. Was finally able to get it passed this time, due to the "homeland security" mindset that people are suddenly open to.
Take that, Missouri. :santa: We go to Branson and Silver Dollar City several times a year, and before this new law, even Missouri cops couldn't carry concealed in Missouri when off-duty. Ragingly stupid, yet true.
Finally, I won't be breaking the law next time we go to Branson... (And next week, when I go to PA.)
Now if we would see the same for private citizens too, not just cops. THAT would be a major step in the right direction.
Take that, Missouri. :santa: We go to Branson and Silver Dollar City several times a year, and before this new law, even Missouri cops couldn't carry concealed in Missouri when off-duty. Ragingly stupid, yet true.
Finally, I won't be breaking the law next time we go to Branson... (And next week, when I go to PA.)
Now if we would see the same for private citizens too, not just cops. THAT would be a major step in the right direction.