Bill to limit open-carry of guns in the city facing roadblocks, Ald. Spencer still ‘working through the politics of it’By Jon Kipper
Published: Jun. 19, 2023 at 11:18 PM EDT|Updated: 10 hours ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A bill that advocates believe would help get guns off the streets of the City of St. Louis remains stuck in committee as gun violence continues to persist.
If Board Bill 29 were to pass, the only way a person could walk down the street with a gun is if they also were carrying their conceal carry permit.
Alderwoman Cara Spencer said there is a cutout in state law that allows it, but lawmakers have been hesitant to agree.
“Doing nothing is just frankly not acceptable,” said Spencer. ...
But while Mayor Tishaura Jones said Sunday she’s exploring all options to help get guns off the street, she’s not sure Spencer’s bill is legal.
“We’re still investigating the constitutionality of that bill. So our city councilor is still taking a look at that to see if that’s an effective tool,” said Jones. ...
