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This bill changes Missouri state law by decriminalizing the possession of knuckles while introducing new regulations for their carry. Specifically, the legislation removes knuckles from the list of illegal weapons in section 571.020, which previously prohibited possession of items like explosive weapons, gas guns, and certain types of firearms. However, the bill simultaneously adds a new section (571.024) that restricts carrying knuckles in areas where firearms are prohibited, such as certain public spaces. If someone carries knuckles into these restricted areas, they may be subject to civil penalties rather than criminal charges: the first offense could result in a citation up to $100, with escalating fines for subsequent violations within a six-month to one-year period (up to $200 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense). The bill emphasizes that carrying knuckles in restricted areas will not result in criminal prosecution under existing weapon possession statutes, effectively decriminalizing knuckles while still maintaining some regulatory control over their use in sensitive locations.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB466&year=2025&code=R