Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

HJR 57 proposes a constitutional amendment to replace Missouri's current Section 23 of the state Constitution with a new provision protecting the right to keep and bear arms. The amendment guarantees this right for home defense, personal safety, and property protection, requiring strict scrutiny for any restrictions and exempting convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a mental health risk by a court. It also allows cities and counties to regulate firearm possession, carrying, or transfer through local ordinances that limit fees to administrative costs, require 5-year permits, and exempt active law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel. The amendment explicitly states it complies with the U.S. Second Amendment and federal court decisions.