HJR 178 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to strengthen gun rights in Missouri by protecting the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and allowing individuals to have accessories that are typical to the normal function of their arms. It mandates that all firearm transfers must go through licensed dealers who conduct background checks, while also permitting local governments to pass their own gun regulations as long as they do not violate the Second Amendment. The amendment explicitly states that these rights are unalienable and require strict scrutiny if the state tries to restrict them, though it maintains exceptions for convicted violent felons and individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 21, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 21, 2024
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Peter Merideth
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