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Originally Posted by farmerbyron
I am going to be traveling from OK to St. Louis for a couple Cardinals games and I would like some input on any weird laws that MO might have. Also I would like to know parts of St. Louis to avoid as I have seen it recently became murder capital of the US. It looks like the stadium is a stones throw from the peoples republic of Illinois. Surely there is not many hotels, restaurants, etc. that I may accidentally end up in Illinois. I used to have the travelers guide to gun laws but it is MIA at the moment.
The main questions I have are can I carry into an eating establishment that serves alcohol, and if I can legally keep my gun in the truck at the baseball game. Any other input is appreciated.
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St. Louis has changed.
There are cops and downtown guides in yellow shirts to assist you. They are usually on almost every downtown block.
The new Busch Stadium is something I can be proud to say I had a part in designing. My company did most of the interior spaces while HOK Sport, KC did the original shell design. I think you will like the sight lines. There is really no bad seat in the ball park.
There is a new sculpture park that you may like to visit. It starts at
8th street and Market.
There are several new down town hotels. mostly along Washington Ave. But others a few blocks away, all near the stadium.
Washington Ave., once a rundown garment district has been re-made into a loft district. There are now many new restaurants and even a high tech bowling alley/bar. The City Museum is great for kids and adults like it too. It is also downtown just off Washington ave.
A tourist trap IMO is Laclede Landing a downtown district along the river front that I don't go to anymore. there are several restaurants and clubs. This is where You could get Mugged. late at night, if anywhere.
On the edge of Laclede landing district is Lumière Place It is a 5 star hotel and casino. Even If you don't gamble this is worth visiting.
The Soulard District is a historic residential and bar district about a mile and a half from the ball park. There are 30-40 bars and restaurants.
Lafayette Square on Park ave. also only a mile from the ball park has some great restaurants and bars.
We have one of the greatest Zoo's in the country located in Forest park and it is free. Forest Park is huge, much larger than Central Park in NY.
There are many more places to visit.
Like any urban environment, you need to be aware of your surroundings.
I would generally say don't walk north of Washington Ave. downtown at night.
Missouri is an open carry state. You can carry openly in your car.
If OK has reciprocity with MO you can carry concealed.
Okay, here is the law.
You can not carry concealed in any restaurant or bar that serves less than 51% or more food unless you have prior approval of the manager
If posted with 10" x 14" sign at the entrance that says "No Firearms allowed" you can not carry concealed into any establishment including restaurants, Taverns, or retail stores.
You can not carry at the ball park. Missouri law prohibits carry of concealed weapons at any stadium that seats 5,000 people or more.
Hope this is of some help to you.
Enjoy your visit.
St. Louis is a nice place to live and work.
SIG