HB 356 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Requires that all sales or transfers of firearms be processed through a licensed firearms dealer

HB 356 requires that all private firearm sales or transfers (including between individuals) must go through a licensed firearms dealer, unless specific exemptions apply. It directly affects private sellers and buyers by mandating background checks through a dealer and allowing limited processing fees (up to $35 per firearm). Key provisions include requiring dealers to conduct background checks, maintain records per federal law, and prohibit state disclosure of these transactions. Exemptions cover law enforcement transfers, family transfers within the first degree of relation, gunsmith repairs, and certain official transfers. Violating this law is a class B misdemeanor.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 3, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 3, 2024
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Yolanda Young
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