MO HB2603

Law enforcement officers must take temporary custody of firearms in plain sight or found through lawful search at domestic violence scenes involving threats or physical assault, or when serving protective orders under chapter 455

Officers must provide firearm owners information on how to reclaim their weapon and ensure safe storage during related legal proceedings

Firearm owners may reclaim their weapon within 14 days after conclusion of domestic violence proceedings, unless ordered to surrender under section 571.095

Firearm possession prohibited for persons subject to qualifying protective orders that include findings of credible threat or explicit prohibitions on physical force against family/household members

Firearm possession prohibited for persons on probation or parole for misdemeanor domestic assault, with the prohibition terminating no later than 3 years after release from incarceration, parole, or probation

Violations constitute a class D felony (until December 31, 2016) or class E felony (beginning January 1, 2017)