Bill > HB2928

This bill modifies provisions related to qualified firearms safety instructors, primarily by expanding the criteria for what constitutes a qualified instructor for concealed carry permit applicants. Specifically, it adds certification by the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) as a valid qualification for firearms safety instructors, alongside existing qualifications like National Rifle Association (NRA) certification or completion of courses offered by government agencies or law enforcement. The bill also outlines requirements for these instructors, such as making student records available to sheriffs, maintaining records for at least four years, and limiting the number of students per instructor and range officer. Furthermore, it establishes a process for instructors to register annually with their local sheriff, who will then submit this information to a statewide database maintained by the Missouri sheriff methamphetamine relief taskforce, allowing sheriffs to verify instructor qualifications. The bill also clarifies that instructors who knowingly provide false information about an applicant's performance are guilty of a misdemeanor and will be prohibited from instructing concealed carry classes.