HB 462 -- CONCEALABLE FIREARMS (Munzlinger)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on General Laws

This bill changes the laws regarding concealable firearms and
firearms training permits.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Makes state restrictions on the transfer of concealable
firearms identical to the federal restrictions;

(2)  Reduces the penalty for an illegal transfer of concealable
firearms from a class A misdemeanor to an infraction punishable
by a fine of not more than $100;

(3)  Repeals the permit requirement for the purchase of a
concealable firearm;

(4)  Allows police or sheriffs' departments to sell or trade
certain confiscated firearms to licensed firearms dealers;

(5)  Exempts federal flight deck officers from the crime of
unlawful use of weapons under certain circumstances; and

(6)  Changes the laws regarding the firearms safety training
requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
The requirement that an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of
firearms safety will be fully satisfied if the applicant submits
proof that he or she:

(a)  Holds any type of valid peace officer license issued under
the requirements of Chapter 590, RSMo;

(b)  Is allowed to carry firearms in accordance with the
certification requirements of Section 217.710 for probation and
parole officers or members of the Board of Probation and Parole;
or

(c)  Is certified as any class of corrections officer by the
Department of Corrections and has passed a department-approved,
eight-hour firearms training course.

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

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