Changes the law regarding the sale of firearm ammunition
HB 261 requires all ammunition sellers in Missouri (except specific exemptions) to obtain a license from the Secretary of State by December 31, 2025. It exempts certain hunting clubs, nonprofit shooting organizations, target facilities, and individuals selling limited quantities (under 250 rounds yearly). Sellers must meet eligibility criteria (not being prohibited from firearm ownership), and licenses expire annually. Violations are punishable as class D misdemeanors, with each sale counted separately. The bill establishes a licensing process starting September 1, 2025, with the Secretary of State setting rules for implementation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LaKeySha Bosley
DDemocratic
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