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This bill introduces new regulations concerning firearms, specifically defining and restricting "assault weapons" and "large capacity magazines" in Missouri. The bill defines an assault weapon as various types of semiautomatic firearms with specific features like detachable magazines, certain grips, folding stocks, and barrel shrouds, as well as firearms with fixed magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds. Large capacity magazines are defined as ammunition feeding devices that can hold more than ten rounds, with some exceptions for specific types of magazines. The legislation prohibits manufacturing, importing, possessing, purchasing, selling, or transferring assault weapons or large capacity magazines in Missouri. However, the bill provides exemptions for government officers, military personnel, peace officers, and individuals who legally possessed such firearms prior to the law's effective date. Manufacturers and dealers are also permitted to sell such weapons to exempt entities under certain conditions. Violations of this section would be classified as a class C felony, which typically carries significant legal consequences.

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