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MO SB1005

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands self-defense laws to permit use of deadly force against persons who unlawfully enter, remain after unlawfully entering, or attempt to unlawfully enter private property owned or leased by an individual, eliminating duty to retreat from such property.

  • Adds new definitions including "private property," "remain after unlawfully entering," and clarifies "unlawfully enter" to establish that persons on property open to the public have license to be there unless they defy a lawful order not to enter.

  • Exempts antique firearms from the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm, making them not subject to felony restrictions for convicted felons, fugitives, or those adjudged mentally incompetent.

  • Lowers minimum age requirement for concealed carry endorsement from 23 years to 21 years of age for applicants applying for or renewing certificates of qualification.

  • Establishes firearms safety training requirements, background check procedures, application fees (not to exceed $100 for new applications and $50 for renewals), and processes for suspension, revocation, and renewal of concealed carry endorsements.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the use of deadly force by a private property owner or lessor, exempts antique firearms from certain weapons offenses, and modifies provisions concerning concealed carry endorsements

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

3/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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