Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2950: Establishes the "Gun Theft Prevention Act", which creates requirements for licensed firearm dealers to protect their inventory from theft
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 650, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the gun theft prevention act, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 650, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 650.590, to read as follows: 650.590. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Gun Theft Prevention Act". 2. No person or entity licensed under 18 U.S.C. Section 923 to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms shall engage in the sale or dealing of firearms unless: (1) After January 1, 2027, or before a newly licensed dealer opens its business, whichever.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 650, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the gun theft prevention act, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 650, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 650.590, to read as follows: 650.590. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Gun Theft Prevention Act". 2. No person or entity licensed under 18 U.S.C. Section 923 to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms shall engage in the sale or dealing of firearms unless: (1) After January 1, 2027, or before a newly licensed dealer opens its business, whichever is later: (a) The licensed dealer submits a security plan to the department of public safety; and (b) The department of public safety approves the security plan; (2) No later than one year after the department of public safety approves a security plan, the department of public safety inspects the premises of the licensed dealer and certifies that the licensed dealer has adopted the measures stated in its security plan; and (3) Annually after the inspection, the licensed dealer shall: (a) Certify to the department of public safety that each premises from which the licensed dealer conducts business is in compliance with the security measures of its security plan; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets …