Missouri SB868 creates the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor.
Missouri SB868 establishes that a person under the age of eighteen commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor if they knowingly possess a handgun or ammunition suitable for a handgun. This offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor. Exceptions include temporary transfers, lawful use in employment, ranching or farming, target practice, hunting, or instruction with prior written parental consent. The bill also outlines procedures for the confiscation and disposal of firearms and ammunition used in the commission of a crime.
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