Gun Control

Straight Shootin': The firepower at the NRA convention is incredible, just like the rhetoric

Mayor Blasts NRA Leadership at Start of St. Louis Convention

As thousands of gun-loving Americans (and the politicians who crave their votes, including GOP-presidential candidates Mit Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum) descend on St. Louis today for the start of the NRA Annual Convention, one city mayor isn't having any of it. Conveniently that mayor is ... More >>

If You Like Guns, Ted Nugent, Mitt Romney & More Guns, the NRA's Got a Deal for You!

Next weekend, more than 60,000 people are flocking to downtown St. Louis for the 2012 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings and Exhibits! This is a huge deal because, first of all, I will have a tougher time finding a parking spot. Secondly, an important national figure will be present: Ted Nug ... More >>

Missouri Leads Nation in Black Homicides

​The Violence Policy Center released its analysis of homicide data for the year 2009 (the most recent year with full available statistics), and for the second year straight, Missouri leads the nation in black homicide victimization. With 239 black homicide victims statewide (206 male and 33 female ... More >>

Does Missouri Allow Convicted Felons to Possess Guns?

​In a 4,650-word, front-page treatise in yesterday's New York Times, author Michael Luo lays bare a significant trend: each year, thousands of felons across the country have their gun rights reinstated following prison sentences, despite a federal law that strips away the right to bear arms fo ... More >>

Three Children Killed, Injured in Separate Shootings Proves Need for Laxer Gun Laws

That's right. Open the floodgates.​Here's what happened between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in and around St. Louis last night. A three-year-old girl in south city found a gun belonging to her dad's girlfriend and accidentally shot herself in the head while playing with the weapon. She's dead. A twelve-ye ... More >>

Okay, Gun Nuts: Justify This One...

Daryl Hall: Died from apparent "friendly" fire. ​So, it turns out that the off-duty St. Louis police officer killed in April outside a downtown bar was likely shot to death by the nightclub's bouncer in a case of mistaken identity. Officer Daryl Hall died April 24 from bullet wounds to the neck an ... More >>

Peter Kinder's Car Stolen, Torched

Not the actual car stolen from Missouri's lieutenant governor​It seems like one disgruntled Missourian has reeeeally taken offense to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder's recent use of taxpayer's money. Either that, or the politician simply drives the type of car that's attractive to thieves. Both scenario ... More >>

Laurence Maroney Charged With Marijuana Possession, Escapes Weapons Charge

Police HandoutLaurence Maroney as "Pippi Bongstocking"​The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office yesterday charged NFL player Laurence Maroney with marijuana possession following a January 17 arrest outside a Rick Ross concert.Maroney, 26, was pulled over in an Infiniti SUV that police said was bloc ... More >>

Missouri Man Accidentally Kills Himself During Gun Safety Class

​In what's becoming something of a disturbing trend in Missouri, a man in the southwestern part of the state accidentally shot and killed himself Saturday during a program on gun safety. The incident occurred outside of the town of Vanzant, where 63-year-old Glenn Seymour was taking a class to rec ... More >>

Utopia Bound

​In what's becoming something of a disturbing trend in Missouri, a man in the southwestern part of the state accidentally shot and killed himself Saturday during a program on gun safety. The incident occurred outside of the town of Vanzant, where 63-year-old Glenn Seymour was taking a class to rec ... More >>

Brian Nieves Endorses Assault Rifle, Says Weapon Best Fits "Spirit" of 2nd Amendment

Regarding our post early today about State Rep. Brian Nieves allegedly assaulting a political rival and threatening him with a gun...Now's there the following from Nieves' radio program. In the video Nieves says he has "no problem" calling an AR-15 what it is: an "assault rifle." He then goes on to ... More >>

Tuesday Tussle, Part 1: Supreme Court's Gun Ban Ruling Will Lead to More Bloodshed

Image sourceThe Supreme Court shot America in the foot ​The timing of the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling that the Second Amendment prevents cities and states from enacting strict gun control laws couldn't be more ironic. The decision overturned Chicago's ban on handgun ownership the day after 26 peopl ... More >>

RFT readers salivate about the return of Dunkin' Donuts, but say Monsanto's "tearless onion" is a crock

Image sourceThe Supreme Court shot America in the foot ​The timing of the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling that the Second Amendment prevents cities and states from enacting strict gun control laws couldn't be more ironic. The decision overturned Chicago's ban on handgun ownership the day after 26 peopl ... More >>

Photos: Daily RFT Survives Our Journey to St. Charles Gun Show

For God's sake, roll your shirtsleeves down you Jersey Shore goon. The Missouri Arms Collectors Association hosted its 68th actual gun show Feb. 5, 6 and 7 at the Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center. Photo: Matt Blickenstaff Alan Fasoldt (center) and father-son team Dominic Sr. (Left) and Dom ... More >>

Should Drunks Be Allowed to Carry Guns?

danielhg.blogspot.comThe second amendment just as the founding fathers envisioned​That's the question that will soon be pondered by the Missouri Supreme Court.Missouri's highest court decided to hear the appeal of John L. Richard, a Mississippi County man who, after his wife left him in 2006, popp ... More >>

Missouri House Votes To Let College Students Pack Heat Along With Textbooks

Employing the same sort of logic that St. Louis alderman Quincy Troupe used when he suggested earlier this year that every north St. Louisan should pack a pistol in order protect themselves from crime, the Missouri House of Representatives gave final passage yesterday to an amendment that would allo ... More >>

Start Talking

Employing the same sort of logic that St. Louis alderman Quincy Troupe used when he suggested earlier this year that every north St. Louisan should pack a pistol in order protect themselves from crime, the Missouri House of Representatives gave final passage yesterday to an amendment that would allo ... More >>

Ma, You’re a Pistol

Employing the same sort of logic that St. Louis alderman Quincy Troupe used when he suggested earlier this year that every north St. Louisan should pack a pistol in order protect themselves from crime, the Missouri House of Representatives gave final passage yesterday to an amendment that would allo ... More >>

Off and Gunnin'

Action shooting clubs are a blast all over the Midwest. Lock and load, baby!

The Absurd Third

Last-minute campaign shenanigans mark the final days in the race to replace Dick

Making the List

What does the National Rifle Association have against the St. Louis Cardinals?

Letters

Week of January 7, 2004

Love the Gun You're With

Meet one of the minds behind concealed-carry

Firepower

Those who follow the way of the gun have their many reasons. Just ask them.

Letters

Week of July 18, 2001

Gunning for Gun Control

Ashcroft fires a shot in the name of NRA paranoia

Letters to the Editor

Published the week of Aug. 23-29, 2000

Letters to the Editor

Published the week of April 12, 2000

Letters to the Editor

Published the week of April 5

Bull's-Eye

NRA's false premises are no longer protected by Smith & Wesson

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JIM TALENT

Liberals don't believe in American values

Letters to the Editor

Liberals don't believe in American values

The NRA Goes "Reasonable"

Liberals don't believe in American values

Letters to the Editor

Liberals don't believe in American values

Guns and Poses

Frenzied politicians do the Littleton shuffle

Arms and the Man

Frenzied politicians do the Littleton shuffle

Shooting Back

As gun makers stockpile money for a PR and marketing battle to convince still more citizens to take up arms, besieged cities such as St. Louis aren't taking it lying down. They're returning fire with lawsuits.

But What About Knives?

Proposition B quirk shows that it's for guns, not safety

The Shootists

The city of St. Louis' only public gun range draws firearms enthusiasts, the self-defense-minded and those for whom being a good shot is just part of a day's work

Letters to the Editor

The city of St. Louis' only public gun range draws firearms enthusiasts, the self-defense-minded and those for whom being a good shot is just part of a day's work

Letters to the Editor

The city of St. Louis' only public gun range draws firearms enthusiasts, the self-defense-minded and those for whom being a good shot is just part of a day's work

A Dangerous Call to Arms

Proposition B blows away common sense, but that won't stop the NRA