Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3195: Requires that all sales or transfers of firearms be processed through a licensed firearms dealer
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to the sale and transfer of firearms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 571.200 and 571.202, to read as follows: 571.200. As used in this section and section 571.202, the following terms mean: (1) "Law enforcement officer", any individual employed by the United States or by a state, county, city, municipality, village, township, or other political subdivision as a police officer or peace officer or in a similar position that involve.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 571, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to the sale and transfer of firearms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 571, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 571.200 and 571.202, to read as follows: 571.200. As used in this section and section 571.202, the following terms mean: (1) "Law enforcement officer", any individual employed by the United States or by a state, county, city, municipality, village, township, or other political subdivision as a police officer or peace officer or in a similar position that involves the enforcement of the law and protection of the public interest; (2) "Licensed dealer", a person who has a valid federal firearms dealer license and all additional licenses required by state or local law to engage in the business of selling or transferring firearms; (3) "Person", any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, club, organization, society, joint stock company, or other entity. 571.202. 1. No person shall sell or otherwise transfer a firearm, including through online interactions, (2) The purchaser or transferee is a licensed dealer; or (3) The sale or transfer satisfies the requirements of subsection 2 or 3 of this section. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to …