HB 462 -- CONCEALABLE FIREARMS

SPONSOR:  Munzlinger

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
General Laws by a vote of 7 to 1.

This bill makes state restrictions on the transfer of concealable
firearms identical to the federal restrictions.  The penalty for
an illegal transfer of concealable firearms is reduced from a
class A misdemeanor to an infraction punishable by a fine of not
more than $100.  The permit requirement for the purchase of a
concealable firearm is repealed.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2008, FY 2009, and
FY 2010.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill repeals obsolete
requirements for purchasing a handgun.  The applications for a
permit to acquire a handgun aren't uniform and cause confusion,
and some applications are denied for arbitrary reasons.
Historically, the permit application process was used to deny
handguns to individuals who were otherwise eligible to legally
purchase handguns.  The requirements also make it difficult for
Missouri collectors and dealers to purchase antique and modern
handguns while traveling in the state.  Currently, 34 states have
repealed this permit application process.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Munzlinger; National
Rifle Association; Daniel Smith; Tim Oliver; Stuart Strickler;
Don Glaikins; Robert McEowen; and Fred Heberer.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:19 am