Missouri Proposition B (1999)
Proposition B in Missouri was a failed 1999 ballot measure that would have required local police authorities to issue concealed weapons permits to eligible citizens. It was a contentious issue and was narrowly rejected at the time by the electorate, but the legislature later approved similar legislation in 2003.
Read more about Missouri Proposition B (1999): Supporters, Opponents, Ballot Language, Campaign Controversies, Results, Participant Roles During 1999
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