St. Louis Board of Aldermen Approves Limits on Open Carry of Guns
By Monica Obradovic on Thu, Jul 20, 2023 | The Riverfront Times
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Approves Limits on Open Carry of Guns
Aldermen also voted to require police to hand out business cards after consent searches
By Monica Obradovic on Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 2:08 pm
DOYLE MURPHY
St. Louis City Hall.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted this morning to prohibit the open carrying of firearms without a concealed carry permit.
Openly carrying or displaying firearms "readily capable of lethal use" within the city would result in an ordinance violation of unlawful display of a weapon and possible incarceration. The bill has exceptions for law enforcement officers or members of the armed forces on active duty.
The measure now heads to Mayor Tishaura Jones' desk for final approval. If Jones rejects the bill, the Board's 14-0 vote today indicates aldermen would have enough votes to override the veto.
For anyone 18 or older, violations of the ordinance would be punished with a fine up to $500, incarceration for up to 30 days or community service. Minors would face the same fine but would not be subject to incarceration.”
Read the full story at The Riverfront Times:
