Bill > HB2176

This bill modifies several provisions related to public safety, with a primary focus on firearms and concealed carry permits in Missouri. The bill lowers the minimum age for obtaining a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18 years old and introduces the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," which prohibits state and local authorities from enforcing federal or state orders that would temporarily or permanently seize firearms from law-abiding citizens. The bill also establishes significant penalties for any jurisdiction or law enforcement agency that attempts to enforce such "red flag laws," including potential civil liability of $50,000 per occurrence. Additionally, the legislation makes several technical changes to existing concealed carry permit regulations, such as modifying eligibility requirements, simplifying background check procedures, and adjusting language around permit issuance and revocation. The bill aims to strengthen gun owners' rights by creating more permissive firearm regulations and preventing what supporters would characterize as potential government overreach in firearm confiscation.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2176&year=2026&code=R