On Monday, February 6, the Senate Judiciary & Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hear Senate Bill 571, sponsored by Sen. John Cauthorn (R-18). SB 571 provides that Missourians do not have a duty to retreat, and may use whatever force necessary to defend themselves, their family, and their property from an attacker.
Monday's committee hearing begins at 7:00 p.m., so please be sure to contact the following committee members and urge them to protect your right to self-defense by supporting SB 571:
Senator Matt Bartle (R-8), Chairman
Phone: (573) 751-1464
Senator Rob Mayer (R-25), Vice-Chair
Phone: (573) 751-3859
Senator Bill Alter (R-22)
Phone: (573) 751-1492
Senator Jason Crowell (R-27)
Phone: (573) 751-2459
Senator Jack Goodman (R-29)
Phone: (573) 751-2234
Senator Chris Koster (R-31)
Phone: (573) 751-1430
Senator Victor Callahan (D-11)
Phone: (573) 751-3074.
In addition, special elections will be held for two open State House seats on Tuesday, February 7. NRA Members who reside in State House District 93 or State House District 105, should call NRA-ILA Grassroots at (800) 392-VOTE (8683) for more information.