Bill > HB719

This bill reinstates the requirement for a permit to carry concealed firearms in Missouri by modifying existing weapons laws. Specifically, the bill adds new sections (571.205 to 571.230) to the existing law and reintroduces language requiring individuals to obtain a concealed carry permit before carrying a concealed weapon. The bill maintains existing exceptions for specific groups like law enforcement officers, military personnel, and certain government officials who are allowed to carry concealed weapons. It also preserves several existing provisions about where weapons can and cannot be carried, such as restrictions on carrying firearms in schools, churches, and election precincts. The bill outlines different criminal penalties for various weapon-related offenses, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the specific circumstances, such as the type of weapon, location, and potential harm caused. Notably, the bill removes a previous provision about signage on private property related to concealed firearms and provides detailed definitions and qualifications for who can carry concealed weapons, including specific requirements for retired peace officers. The overall intent is to reinstate more stringent regulation of concealed firearm carry in the state of Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB719&year=2025&code=R