Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and to assist civil authorities, while explicitly allowing local governments in counties and the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City to regulate firearm possession and carrying. The amendment mandates that any restrictions on these rights must meet a high legal standard known as strict scrutiny and prohibits the state from refusing to protect these rights, though it maintains existing bans on convicted felons and those deemed mentally dangerous. Local jurisdictions that choose to regulate firearms can issue permits with fees limited to covering administrative costs, require background checks, and set penalties for violations that include fines or jail time. The proposed law also recognizes permits issued by a person's home county as valid within the regulating city or county and exempts law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel from local regulations.