Bill > SB1169

This bill modifies Missouri's law on unlawful use of weapons by adding a new provision that makes it a crime for a person within a city not within a county to carry a firearm openly or concealed. The bill establishes varying levels of criminal penalties for different types of weapons-related offenses, with most violations classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the specific circumstances. For the new provision regarding carrying a firearm in a city not within a county, the penalty is a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a class E felony for subsequent offenses. The bill maintains existing exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, judicial officials, and others performing official duties, and includes specific provisions about carrying weapons in sensitive locations like schools, churches, and government buildings. The law also continues to provide exemptions for concealed carry permit holders and clarifies scenarios where weapon possession is permitted, such as transporting unloaded firearms or participating in school-sanctioned firearm-related events. The bill aims to refine and clarify existing statutes concerning weapon possession and use, with a particular focus on adding new restrictions for firearm carrying in certain urban settings.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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