Bill > HB104

This bill establishes new provisions for the safe storage of firearms in Missouri, focusing on preventing unauthorized access by children and ineligible persons. The legislation defines key terms such as "child" (under 18 years old), "locking device" (a mechanism that prevents firearm operation), and "personalized firearm" (a firearm with built-in technology that allows only authorized users to operate it). The bill requires firearm owners to store firearms unloaded and secured in a manner that prevents access by unauthorized individuals, using methods like trigger locks, gun safes, or locking cases. If a firearm owner fails to secure a weapon and a child or ineligible cotenant gains access, they can be fined $500 for a first violation and face a class B misdemeanor for subsequent violations. The bill also mandates that licensed firearms dealers post notices about the legal consequences of improper firearm storage and requires the Department of Public Safety to provide educational materials about firearm storage and related offenses on their website in English and Spanish. Notably, the law includes a self-defense exception and does not apply to antique firearms or curios and relics.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB104&year=2025&code=R