Mo. House OKs concealed guns on college campuses

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has voted to lift a ban on carrying concealed weapons at state colleges and universities. On a vote of 106-41 Wednesday, the House approved an amendment rolling back the existing prohibition. The ban is part of the Missouri law allowing qualified citizens to receive permits for carrying concealed weapons. The amendment was added to a bill lowering the minimum age for getting a concealed-carry permit to 21. It's now 23.

Republican Brian Munzlinger of Williamstown sponsored the measure allowing concealed weapons at public colleges. Munzlinger says it would improve school safety because people seeking to cause harm sometimes target gun-free zones.

But Democrat Chris Kelly of Columbia says no good can come from mixing guns with college dormitories and fraternity houses.