Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect firearm ownership rights for Missouri residents, allowing individuals to possess and carry weapons for self-defense and civil duties without restriction on typical accessories. While affirming these rights are unalienable and require strict scrutiny for any limitations, the amendment explicitly excludes convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. Local governments, including counties and the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, are granted specific authority to regulate firearm possession, carrying, and transfer within their boundaries through local ordinances. These local regulations must adhere to federal laws, limit permit fees to actual costs, ensure permits expire within five years, and restrict penalties to fines of up to $1,000 or jail terms of no more than one year.