By AP/KWMU
Springfield, Mo. – Fighting meth-manufacturers, and publicizing the names of Missourians with concealed gun permits, drew different responses today from governor hopefuls Matt Blunt and Claire McCaskill.
Blunt, a Republican, told a Springfield forum he favors making it illegal to disclose the names of concealed gun permit-holders.
Applications to sheriffs to purchase guns have been open records for years. But Blunt said releasing the permit information would be a step toward registering gun ownership.
McCaskill, a Democrat, said there's no reason to withhold the names.
The candidates took different approaches to combating meth.
Blunt proposed a three-strikes law to mandate prison time for a third conviction.
McCaskill called for a task force to make "sting" operations at illegal meth labs.