Bill > HB357

This bill requires universal background checks for all firearm sales or transfers between non-licensed individuals in Missouri, mandating that any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer must obtain a background check through a licensed dealer or law enforcement agency before transferring a firearm. The proposed law defines key terms like "transferee" and "licensed dealer" and establishes a process where the central repository (a state record-keeping entity) must approve the transfer after conducting a background check. The background check approval is valid for 30 calendar days, and the transferee cannot accept the firearm without prior approval. The bill provides several exemptions to these requirements, including transfers between immediate family members, temporary transfers at shooting ranges or during hunting, transfers by law enforcement, and transfers of antique firearms. Violations of this section would be classified as a class B misdemeanor, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The bill aims to enhance firearm transfer oversight by ensuring that background checks are conducted for most private firearm sales, potentially reducing the risk of firearms being transferred to individuals prohibited from possessing them.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB357&year=2025&code=R