Bill > HB1857

This bill modifies Missouri's law regarding unlawful possession of a firearm by expanding the circumstances under which firearm possession is considered illegal. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that makes it unlawful for individuals under 18 years old to possess a firearm while on public property, with an exception for those who have completed a hunter education course required by the state conservation department. The bill maintains existing provisions that prohibit firearm possession for convicted felons, fugitives from justice, individuals habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition, or those adjudged mentally incompetent. The penalties for unlawful firearm possession remain a class C felony, which can be elevated to a class B felony if the person has a prior conviction for unlawful firearm possession or has been convicted of a dangerous felony. The bill also preserves an existing exemption that allows possession of antique firearms. This modification aims to further restrict firearm access for minors in public spaces while maintaining existing protections against firearm possession by individuals deemed potentially dangerous.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1857&year=2026&code=R