HB 2516 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Creates the offense of unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device that holds more than ten rounds

HB 2516 creates a new criminal offense for unlawfully possessing an ammunition feeding device that holds more than ten rounds. The bill defines these devices as magazines, belts, drums, or similar mechanisms that can accept or be converted to hold over ten rounds of ammunition. Under this legislation, possessing such a device without a valid federal exemption would be classified as a class A misdemeanor. The law applies to individuals generally but includes exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and those using the devices in lawful commercial, industrial, or dramatic contexts.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024
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Ashley Bland Manlove
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