Roy Blunt Discusses Failed Gun Control Bill

As the gun control debate rages across the country, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have implemented stricter background checks.  Missouri's U.S. Senator Roy Blunt explained on Fox News why he did not plan to support the bill.  His primary concern was that stricter laws could ultimately lead to a gun registry, and he pointed out that current laws are not being enforced even now.  Sen. Blunt expressed a desire to shift the discussion to focus on mental health, instead.

Watch the full clip here.

Missourinet has a quick summary article on two bills progressing through the Missouri legislature:

HB 170, sponsored by Representative Casey Guernsey (R-Bethany), would make laws passed after January 1, 2013 that ban, restrict ownership or require registration of a gun or magazine unenforceable in Missouri and make it a Class D felony to attempt to enforce them.
HB 436, sponsored by Representative Doug Funderburk (R-St. Peters) would make any law that infringes on the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution invalid according to state law.

See the full article, including audio from the floor, here.

We will be putting together a conceal and carry class soon, more reminders will be coming, but if you have an interest, let us know! 

John Kerry Suggests the U.S. Would Cut Back Missile Defense if N. Korea Disarms

U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, is currently in China attempting to strengthen ties with the Chinese as the strain of potential North Korean hostilities continues to grow. In an article Saturday, The New York Times reported,

In a news conference, Mr. Kerry suggested that the United States could remove some newly enhanced missile defenses in the region, though he did not specify which ones. Any eventual cutback would address Chinese concerns about the buildup of American weapons systems in the region.

President Obama, in stark contrast to his usual anti-defense policy, deployed Aegis-class warships to waters near both Japan and Guam in early April.

Read the full New York Times Article here.

Rand Paul Coming to St. Louis for GOP Fundraiser

Rand Paul Coming to St. Louis

Sen. Rand Paul, of recent filibuster fame, will be in St. Louis on May 1st at the home of John and Jan Brunner for a Republican fundraiser. Sen. Roy Blunt will also be a featured speaker that evening with Ed Martin acting as emcee.  Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. - 8:00pm event are $100.  To reserve your ticket, contact Annette Read at teddynet@sbcglobal.net or 314-223-2823.