The Missouri Bar

Gun Sales Soar Before Inauguration

Fearing harsh gun restrictions that will make purchasing weapons and ammunition nearly impossible during the next presidential administration, Missourians are stocking up. Sales have soared at many stores. Some gun dealers say this always happens before a gun conservative administration takes office.

On Sunday, the Springfield News-Leader tackled gun issues in southwest Missouri, and the fear of some that using weapons will become a financial hardship - or worse.

If you are a new gun buyer, or need to brush up on Missouri gun laws, the Law in Your Life offers these podcasts:

Conceal and Carry

Castle's Doctrine

Gun Sales Skyrocket

Gun sales are up exponentially after a sweeping Democratic win on Nov. 4. One business reported a 40 percent spike, according to this story at KTVO.com.

Missouri offers a conceal and carry law, as well as Castle's Doctrine - your right to defend your home and family. If you are one of hundreds buying weapons before the inauguration, find out what you need to know from the Law in Your Life:

Missouri Conceal and Carry

Castle's Doctrine

Ohio Institutes Castle Doctrine

Ohio prosecutors are concerned that residents will take advantage of the new Castle Doctrine there. The law means that residents who fight intruders at their homes or in vehicles are automatically assumed to have been acting in self defense.

Missouri law also includes Castle Doctrine. Find out what that means to you in this Law in Your Life podcast with attorney Kevin Jamison.

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Story on the Ohio law

Highlights of Ohio law

Atlanta Airport Should Allow Guns

Debate over a new concealed weapons law is heating up in Georgia. Gov. Sonny Perdue backs a plan to allow guns at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. If approved, weapons would only be allowed in unsecured areas. This month, a new rule allows anyone who passes a background check to carry concealed weapons in restaurants, state parks and while riding public transportation. (Read more in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.)

Missouri also has a conceal and carry law. Find out what you need to know in this Law in Your Life podcast.

High Court Rules Against Gun Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a weapons ban in the District of Columbia. The 5-4 ruling says that individuals in D.C. have the right to protect themselves under the Second Amendment. The decision calls into question similar bans in other metropolitan areas, including Chicago.

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While the right to bear arms was confirmed by the court, some Missourians may wonder about their right to carry concealed weapons. There are laws governing this practice. Attorney Kevin Jamison shares his knowledge with Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson.

KS Lawmakers Review Concealed Weapons Law

The conceal and carry law in Kansas is under scrutiny by lawmakers. The law was changed last year to prohibit counties and cities from creating their own concealed weapons laws. It also allows people to carry weapons into buildings such as schools that do not post signs to the contrary. (Read more at NTV.com)

What is Missouri's conceal and carry law? How does it apply to other states - including neighboring Kansas? Host Angela Wilson tackles this topic with attorney Kevin Jamison in this Law in Your Life podcast.