MO SB1560

Prohibits respondents subject to full orders of protection (issued after a hearing) from knowingly possessing or purchasing firearms while the order is in effect, with courts required to inform respondents of this prohibition in writing and orally

Expands unlawful firearm possession (Section 571.070) to include persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses or subject to qualifying protection orders, in addition to existing prohibitions on felons, fugitives, and those adjudged mentally incompetent

Requires courts to forward protection orders and convictions for fourth-degree domestic assault and second-degree stalking to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for entry into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), with patrol required to notify the FBI within 24 hours

Defines "misdemeanor offense of domestic violence" as fourth-degree domestic assault, second-degree stalking, or any misdemeanor by a family/household member involving use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force or a deadly weapon

Contains an emergency clause allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than following the standard effective date