Bill > SB1337

This bill proposes to add a new section to Missouri's existing firearms laws that would prohibit the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of "assault weapons" and "large capacity magazines" within the state. The bill provides detailed definitions for these terms, including specific characteristics of firearms that would classify them as assault weapons, such as detachable magazines, certain types of grips, folding stocks, and barrel shrouds. Large capacity magazines are defined as ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than ten rounds. The bill includes several exceptions to the prohibition, notably for government officers, military personnel, and peace officers acting within their official duties, as well as for individuals who were already legally possessing such firearms or magazines before the law's effective date. Violations of this proposed law would be classified as a class C felony. The bill aims to restrict access to firearms and ammunition feeding devices that are considered particularly dangerous or capable of causing significant harm, with the apparent goal of reducing potential gun violence.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=658