Want to contact your representatives about state gun laws? Follow these easy steps
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The rollback of Missouri gun laws
Missouri state lawmakers removed most gun restrictions in recent years. A study showed the repeal of permit to purchase laws in 2007 led to more firearm deaths.
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To figure out who currently represents you in the Missouri Senate and the House of Representatives, visit this link and enter your address, or visit this one and enter your zip code.
From there, you’ll be able to visit the profiles of each lawmaker and find their office address, phone number, email and any other information about their legislative record. You will also find similar information for statewide elected officials, such as the governor and secretary of state.
The ACLU offers some best practices for what to say when you contact your representatives, such as:
Keep it short and sweet, limit your letter to one issue.
Say who you are from the start, and make sure you mention that you’re a constituent.
If you’re reaching out about a specific piece of legislation, make sure to include details like the bill number.
Make it personal, offer a story about yourself or your community.
This story was originally published October 31, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Want to contact your representatives about state gun laws? Follow these easy steps."
