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MO HB361

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Missouri Firearms Freedom Act" as section 21.755 of Missouri law to exempt intrastate firearms, accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation under the interstate commerce clause.

  • Declares that firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and remaining within Missouri borders are not subject to federal law, registration, or regulation, citing the Ninth, Tenth, and Second Amendments and Article I, Section 23 of the Missouri Constitution.

  • Permits use of imported generic and insignificant parts (springs, screws, nuts, pins) and basic materials (unmachined steel, unshaped wood) in Missouri-manufactured firearms without subjecting them to federal regulation.

  • Excludes from the act's protections: firearms that cannot be carried by one person, firearms with bore diameter greater than one-half inch using smokeless powder, exploding ammunition, and firearms discharging multiple projectiles with one trigger activation.

  • Requires firearms manufactured or sold under this act to have "Made in Missouri" clearly stamped on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Firearms Freedom Act

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

General Laws3/31/2011
Rules2/16/2011
General Laws2/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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