Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's right to keep and bear arms for self-defense and to assist civil authorities. It establishes that restrictions on these rights must meet a high legal standard known as strict scrutiny, while explicitly allowing laws that ban firearms for convicted violent felons and individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues. The amendment also grants counties, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City the authority to create their own local rules regarding firearm possession, carrying, and transfer, provided these rules include specific limits on permit fees, validity periods, and penalties. Local ordinances under this proposal must recognize permits issued by other jurisdictions and must exempt law enforcement, judges, licensed security guards, and certain government employees from local restrictions.