Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Missouri Constitution to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and to aid civil authorities. It states that restrictions on these rights must meet a high legal standard known as strict scrutiny and prohibits the state from refusing to protect these rights. However, the amendment allows counties, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to create their own local laws regulating firearms, such as requiring permits that expire every five years and charging fees only to cover administrative costs. The proposed local regulations must exempt law enforcement officers, judges, and licensed security guards, and penalties for violations are capped at a $1,000 fine or one year in jail. Additionally, the amendment explicitly maintains the ability to ban firearms for convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues.