Missouri Ignores Federal Law

St. Charles, Missouri - Feb 3, 2006 This week, Missouri State Representative Sherman Parker, sponsored two pieces of legislation (click here to watch news story) that gives local police the power to confiscate weapons from domestic violence incidents. Rep. Parker's legislation also prohibits those under a restraining order or convicted of domestic violence from owning firearms. Rep. Parker was motivated to sponsor this bill by a constituent who wrote to him about her own personal tragedy involving domestic violence. According to FBI estimates, a woman is a victim of domestic violence every 15 seconds in this country. "The State of Missouri must get in compliance with the Federal Violence Against Women Act, says Parker. "I feel strongly that these measures will do a great deal to protect those who are potential victims of domestic violence." Representative Parker is a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and has received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. "We have the ability to honor gun owner’s rights and punish those who use firearms to batter, intimidate, or murder their loved ones." Representative Parker has previously sponsored this legislation in 2003 and 2004.

Sherman Thompson Parker is a Republican in his second term representing parts of St. Charles County in the Missouri House of Representatives. Representative Parker is a Congressional candidate from the 2nd district of Missouri.

 

 

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