Missouri sheriffs introduce Missouri Sheriffs’ Constitutional Firearms Alliance
Marie Moyer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
A group made up of over 20 sheriffs from across the state, calling itself the Missouri Sheriffs’ Constitutional Firearms Alliance, introduced itself at a news conference Monday at the Missouri Capitol.
The group says it is focused on promoting gun safety and defending the Second Amendment.
“By creating the MSCFA, the state’s sheriffs are sending a clear message: the Constitutionis not negotiable,” MSCFA president and Douglass County Sheriff Chris Degase said in the press release.
According to the MSCFA’s website, the alliance’s mission is to “foster a culture of responsible gun ownership and constitutional literacy, ensuring Missourians can exercise their rights safely and responsibly.”
The MSCFA says it plans to be a resource for firearm safety and storage and to work with local sheriff’s offices and community groups to host safety training events. The group also plans to push against policies that infringe on the Second Amendment while also supporting gun safety legislation.
“We see it on the news every day, where people’s rights are taken from them, they try to unjustifiably seize firearms, they try to pass laws that restrict us,” MSCFA President Sheriff Chris Degase of Douglas County said. Degase confirmed that federal actions were an aspect of the group’s formation when asked.
“Our goal is to ensure laws respect responsible gun owners while targeting those who misuse firearms,” the MSCFA website says.
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Jenessa Keller, a gun owner and volunteer with the Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action, praised the group’s commitment to gun safety.
“It’s clear that promoting responsible gun ownership and community safety go hand in hand to ensure our communities are safe from gun violence,” Keller said in a statement. “We welcome any opportunity to work with law enforcement leaders to protect Missouri families from gun violence.”
Osage County Sheriff Michael Bonham also said in a statement his office would be open to exploring firearm safety and awareness opportunities with the MSCFA.
“I fully support efforts that promote responsible firearm ownership and protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens, especially our Second Amendment rights,” Bonham said.