HB 2577 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes provisions related to the safe storage of firearms

This bill establishes new rules for the safe storage of firearms to prevent unauthorized access by children and individuals prohibited from owning guns. It defines responsible storage as keeping firearms unloaded and secured in locked containers or with locking devices, while also requiring the activation of safety features on personalized firearms that use biometric technology. Owners who fail to secure their guns when a child or ineligible person could access them face fines for a first violation and potential misdemeanor charges for subsequent offenses. The legislation includes exemptions for antique firearms and provides a legal defense if a child used the weapon in self-defense or to protect livestock. Additionally, the bill mandates that licensed dealers display warning notices about storage laws and requires the state to provide information on these offenses in both English and Spanish to various groups.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 30, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024
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Kathy Steinhoff
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