HB282 permits concealed carry permit holders to lawfully carry firearms on public transportation and in churches. It also broadens the range of items that fulfill the criteria for concealed carry permit applications. Additionally, the bill reduces the minimum age requirement for concealed carry permits from 19 to 18 years old.
The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HB282 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 105 to 41. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a significant initial stride towards upholding the true intention of the U.S. Constitution and this recognition paves the way for further progress in the future. The U.S. Constitution safeguards the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms, with specific emphasis on the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments.