The proposed bill seeks to amend chapter 571 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 571.201, which establishes regulations for the transfer of firearms. Under this new section, individuals who are not licensed dealers must conduct a background check on prospective transferees before transferring a firearm and obtain approval from a central repository. Licensed dealers are required to record these transfers and provide copies of background check results to both the transferor and transferee. The bill outlines specific definitions for terms such as "central repository," "law enforcement officer," and "licensed dealer," and it stipulates that the approval for a firearm transfer is valid for thirty days. Additionally, the bill specifies several exemptions from these requirements, including transfers of antique firearms, gifts or loans between immediate family members, and certain temporary transfers under specific conditions. Violations of the provisions outlined in this section are classified as a class B misdemeanor, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. Furthermore, any violations committed by licensed dealers must be reported to the attorney general and subsequently to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4596H.01): 571.201