MO SB330

Allows members of the general assembly, full-time employees of the general assembly, legislative employees as determined under section 21.155, and statewide elected officials or their employees holding valid concealed carry endorsements to carry concealed firearms in the state capitol building and at meetings held there.

Establishes that carrying concealed firearms in prohibited locations is not a criminal act but may result in denial of premises or removal, with escalating penalties including citations up to $100 for first offense, $200 fine and one-year suspension for second offense within six months, and $500 fine plus three-year revocation for third offense within one year.

Maintains existing prohibitions on carrying concealed firearms in police offices, polling places, detention facilities, courthouses, local government meetings, bars, airports, schools, child-care facilities, gambling operations, amusement parks, churches, private posted property, sports arenas with 5,000+ capacity, and hospitals without consent of relevant authorities.

Permits firearm possession in vehicles on premises of restricted areas without removal from vehicle or brandishing being a criminal offense.

Allows general assembly, supreme court, counties, and municipalities to further restrict concealed carry through rules, regulations, or ordinances with clear signage, though restrictions cannot apply to public housing, highways, rest areas, firing ranges, or private dwellings.