Gun

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. - Sheriff's deputies in Pulaski County say they have solved a theft ring that had gone on for weeks -- and the thieves' primary targets were firearms. Ryan Kelley, Justin Cristoffer and Joseph Paschell are in the Pulaski County Jail after all having been arrested last week. They face a variety of charges, including possession of stolen property, felon in possession of a firearm and burglary. Pulaski County deputies say many residents over the past few weeks had found their homes broken into upon returning home.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Gun shops in and around Springfield say they are selling more guns, due to fear that new regulations could limit their ability to purchase firearms. "We have been swamped," said Mike Kelley, owner of Kelley's Tactical Supply on West Sunshine. The mad rush started Friday-- shortly after the news broke-- that 20 young children and seven adults had been gunned down. "We had a record day Friday and record day Saturday, we are working on another record day today (Monday)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo  -  Firearms sales are soaring as federal lawmakers consider tougher gun control laws. Sales of ammunition are up so much some stores are limiting how much you can buy at one time. If you've recently purchased a firearm or ammunition, you're probably looking for the best way to protect your investment. Probably the best way to keep your guns safe is with a gun safe. So how do you know which gun safe is right for you? First of all, decide how many guns you're going to keep in the safe.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- School administrators locked down Jarrett Middle School for about 20 minutes on Monday afternoon after police got a report about a man with a gun in the neighborhood.  Police found the man, who had a BB gun on his own property along Jefferson Avenue, and say he made no threat and posed no threat to students. The report to police came from a passerby about 2:25.  Staff locked all the external doors at the school, which is on Jefferson just north of Grand Street.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A bill proposed Thursday in the Missouri House of Representatives is "meaningless" with "no chance" of becoming law.   That has not prevented an avalanche of attention from quickly forming. "We have received tons of calls about it today from around the country," said Rep. Lincoln Hough, R - Springfield. House Bill 545 is the first Missouri or federal proposal that would make illegal a weapon that some people legally own right now.  The bill would make it a Class C felony to manufacture, import, possess, purchase, sell, or transfer any assault weapon or large capacity magazine.

MONETT, Mo. -- A massive manhunt is over for a man who took a Barry County sheriff's deputy's gun during an attempted arrest and then ran off.  He was arrested about 6 p.m. Chris Young was taken into custody about four blocks away from where the incident began; he was found hiding in a carport on 8th Street in downtown Monett. The deputy's gun was also recovered. The manhunt started about noon Wednesday at an apartment along 4th Street.  The deputy was serving an arrest warrant on Young, 20, who is charged with violating terms of his release after being charged with stealing.  Online court records show Young was charged by the Barry County prosecuting attorney on March 1, and made a court appearance on March 4, at which he was released on his own recognizance (without having to post a bond)

OZARK, Mo. -- Missouri first graders would be required to go through mandatory gun safety training in the classroom under a proposal being considered in the state legislature. Sen. Dan  Brown , R- Rolla , outlined his proposal Tuesday for a committee.  He said no one spoke against it.  Educators in southwest Missouri, however, question the logic. "That's not appropriate for first grade, and the question is, 'Is that even appropriate for school?'" said Curtis Chesick, the communications director for Ozark School District.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Organizers of the Springfield Gun Show that takes place at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds this weekend are expecting a big crowd. After President Obama's recent gun proposal, firearm sales have skyrocketed. Hundreds of vendors, both professional and individuals, will be on hand to offer the latest in guns and accessories. The Springfield Police Department will be handling security for the event. Doors open tomorrow morning at 9. The show also falls on the first-ever national Gun Appreciation Day.  Gun rights groups are asking Americans to visit their local gun stores, ranges, and shows on January 19 to show their support of the Second Amendment.

LEBANON, Mo. -- Police say two people were hurt when a man drove a car into a pawn shop after a dispute over a gun sale Friday afternoon. It happened at Rawhide Gun and Pawn on Commercial Street in downtown Lebanon.    Police tell KY3 that 29-year-old James Jacoby of Lebanon had been in the shop moments before and began arguing with employees who wouldn't let him make a transaction involving a gun.     The man went outside, got into an early 90's model Cadillac Seville owned by his mother, and drove it into the pawn shop, hitting and injuring two people.   Jacoby then backed the car out of the building and ran off.  He was captured by Lebanon Police a short time later and jailed.  Police say he will face charges Saturday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield police officers and guards from the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners will square off in a basketball game for charity this Saturday. Glendale High School will play host to the "Guns vs. Guards" basketball game, which tips off at 6:30. Tickets cost $5 and all proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center. There will be a free Family Fun Zone with live music from Ultimate Evolution. Kids can enjoy face painting, inflatables, concessions and other events from 3 to 6 p.m.