Modifies provisions relating to the right to bear arms

SJR 118 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's constitution that would affirm the right to bear arms as unalienable, requiring any restrictions to undergo strict scrutiny. It would allow counties, St. Louis, and Kansas City to regulate firearms via local ordinances, including permitting systems with 5-year validity, background checks, and fees covering costs, while exempting active law enforcement, judges, and certain armed employees. The amendment explicitly permits restrictions only for convicted violent felons or individuals found by court to be a danger to self/others due to mental disorder. This amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election.