Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm to exempt minors on public property who have completed hunter education.

Missouri HB2138 modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm to exempt minors under eighteen years of age on public property if they have completed the hunter education course required by the Department of Conservation. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which possession of a firearm is not an offense, such as being a fugitive from justice, being habitually intoxicated or drugged, or being mentally incompetent. The bill repeals and replaces Section 571.070, RSMo, with new provisions.

Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm to exempt minors on public property who have completed hunter education.

Missouri HB2138 modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm to exempt minors under eighteen years of age on public property if they have completed the hunter education course required by the Department of Conservation. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which possession of a firearm is not an offense, such as being a fugitive from justice, being habitually intoxicated or drugged, or being mentally incompetent. The bill repeals and replaces Section 571.070, RSMo, with new provisions.