Blunt, McCaskill At Odds Over Background Check Bill

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:14:26 +0000

Missouri’s U.S. Senators are divided on a bill that would expand background checks to more gun buyers. Republican Blunt has indicated that he does not support the bill, while Democrat Claire McCaskill says she will.

On a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, McCaskill said Congress needs to do something to try to prevent mass shootings.

St. Louis County Lawmaker To Propose Closing 'Gun Show Loophole' In Mo.

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:37:08 +0000

A St. Louis County lawmaker plans to file legislation that would require background checks on anyone who buys a firearm at a gun show.

State Representative Stacey Newman (D, Richmond Heights) says her proposal would close the so-called “gun show loophole” in Missouri.

“Right now, federal background checks are only done through licensed dealers," Newman said. "That exempts gun shows where people can purchase unlimited amounts of weapons, including assault weapons.”