Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's right to own firearms for home defense and to assist civil authorities, while explicitly allowing local governments to regulate those rights. Under the amendment, counties and cities like St. Louis and Kansas City could enact their own rules on firearm possession and carrying, provided they limit permit fees to actual costs, ensure permits expire within five years, and recognize permits from other jurisdictions. The proposed text also exempts law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel from local restrictions and caps penalties for violations at a $1,000 fine or one year in jail. Additionally, the amendment states that any restrictions on these rights must meet a high legal standard known as strict scrutiny.