Right to Carry Suit Filed.

A lawsuit was filed yesterday in St. Louis to block the enforcement of the law allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons scheduled to go into effect tomorrow.

The suit was filed by several St. Louis state legislatures, the mayor pro tem of Kansas City and several religious leaders.

The suit alleges that the new law is unconstitutional in that the 1875 Missouri Constitution has a provisions that says the right to bear arms does not justify the right to carry concealed weapons.

Governor Bob Holden has said that he would support efforts to overturn the new law. The legislature overrode Holden’s veto last month.

The law would allow Missouri residents at least 23 years of age to request a permit. The permit would be contingent on passing a background check, passing an eight-hour training course, and paying a $100 permit fee.

Training courses in Jasper County have begun with demand for the training growing.

The suit was filed in St. Louis, but may be heard in Jefferson City.

In readin’ through the 21 pages of the concealed weapon act, it looks like it will take a while ‘fore ever’one adjusts to the new law.

There are still places, like bars and public meetin’s, where those with permits can’t carry. A private business or organization has to post a sign if they don’t want guns brought into their public establishments.

Then there is the exception to public meetings. Anyone that is a member of the committee or board that has a public meetin’ can carry.

The City will have ta enact an ordinance to prevent concealed weapons in public buildin’s, and post those with a sign so statin’. I suppose it’s win, loose, or draw.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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By Tom & Ray Magliozzi

Dear Tom and Ray:

I’m a business owner and a mom who has been driving a ‘98 Honda Odyssey since our daughter was born because it was a practical choice. Now I’m earning some money and want a sexier car, but I can’t decide what to buy. I’d like to spend around $30,000, and I’m interested in the Audi A4 3.0. Is that a reliable and affordable choice? I love the features, but when I dress it up the way I want it, it comes up to about $34K, and I like to buy "new." Any advice? — Renee

TOM: Well, you’re very lucky, Renee. When you decide to spend 30,000 bucks on a car, you have a lot of very nice choices, and the Audi A4 is certainly one of them.

RAY: Is it the most reliable car on the planet? No. If reliability is your primary concern, above all else, then you should look at one of the Japanese cars in that price range, like the Lexus ES300 or IS300, the Infiniti G35 or the Acura TL or TSX.

TOM: But before you do that, remember the first thing you said to us, Renee: You want "a sexier car." And "sexy" is purely in the eye of the beholder. I mean, look at what my brother’s wife picked. I rest my case. And the fact is, your eye was drawn to the Audi A4.

RAY: And I happen to agree with you, Renee. I think the A4 is a very good-looking car. It’s also a great-handling car, a comfortable car and a safe car. So if you think it’s sexy, Renee, don’t let the fact that it’s less reliable than Japanese cars get in your way. Remember, it’s got a four-year warranty. You only kept your last car for five years, so you’re not taking much of a risk here.