Bill > SB752

This bill modifies and removes various provisions relating to concealed firearms. The key provisions are: - It repeals and enacts new sections related to the unlawful use of weapons, including specifying locations where concealed carry is prohibited, such as schools, certain government buildings, and private property where the owner has posted the premises as off-limits to concealed firearms. It also clarifies that possession of a firearm in a vehicle on these premises is not a criminal offense as long as the firearm is not removed from the vehicle. - It authorizes persons with a valid concealed carry permit or endorsement to carry concealed firearms throughout the state, with some exceptions. For violations in prohibited locations, the bill establishes a citation and fine system rather than criminal penalties. - It prohibits the state, counties, cities, or other political subdivisions from generally prohibiting concealed carry by employees who have valid permits or endorsements. - It allows public institutions of higher education to construct policies regarding concealed carry on campus, but prohibits them from generally prohibiting the lawful possession or carry of firearms. - It creates a new "Missouri lifetime or extended concealed carry permit" that has similar authorization and restrictions as the existing concealed carry permits. The bill overall seeks to expand where concealed carry is allowed while limiting criminal penalties for violations in certain locations.