Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri that would reaffirm the right of citizens to keep and bear arms for self-defense while allowing local governments to regulate firearms. It repeals the current constitutional provision on this topic and replaces it with language that subjects restrictions on gun rights to strict scrutiny, though it explicitly excludes convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues from these protections. Under the amendment, counties and cities like St. Louis and Kansas City could pass their own ordinances to regulate gun possession and carrying, provided they limit permit fees to administrative costs, cap penalties at one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, and exempt law enforcement and certain other professionals. The measure would be voted on by Missouri voters in the 2024 general election.