MO HB778

Repeals and replaces section 571.107 of Missouri law regarding concealed carry restrictions to allow members of the General Assembly, full-time General Assembly employees, legislative employees, and statewide elected officials with valid concealed carry endorsements to carry concealed firearms in the state capitol building and at General Assembly meetings

Maintains existing prohibitions on concealed carry in 17 categories of locations including courthouses, polling places, detention facilities, airports, schools, child-care facilities, churches, and hospitals, with exceptions for law enforcement and other authorized personnel

Establishes a penalty structure for carrying concealed firearms in restricted locations: first offense up to $100 citation, second offense within six months results in fine up to $200 and one-year suspension of endorsement, third offense within one year results in fine up to $500 and three-year revocation of endorsement

Allows carrying firearms in vehicles at restricted premises if the firearm is not removed from or brandished from the vehicle

Permits General Assembly, courts, counties, and municipalities to further restrict concealed carry in government buildings through rules or ordinances that require conspicuous signage but cannot impose criminal penalties