HS/HCS/HBs 1729, 1589 & 1435 - This act contains various provisions relating to concealable weapons.

SECTION 50.535 - This section provides that fees collected from the issuance of permits to acquire concealable weapons or for certifications for conceal and carry endorsements shall be deposited in a county sheriff's revolving fund for expenditure as directed by the sheriff. Annual unexpended balances shall remain in the fund and shall be used to produce and distribute public service announcements promoting safe storage of firearms in the presence of children.

SECTION 571.030 - This section provides that the prohibition against certain actions which could constitute unlawful use of weapons do not apply to peace officers, regardless of whether they are within their jurisdiction or on duty. Likewise, certain prohibitions do not apply to a person with a valid permit or endorsement to carry concealed firearms, or to a person engaged in a lawful act of defense. A person twenty-one years of age or older may transport a weapon readily capable of lethal use anywhere in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, so long as the concealable firearm is lawfully possessed.

SECTION 571.094 - This section provides for sheriffs to issue certificates of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement which allows individuals to carry concealed firearms on their person or in motor vehicles. A certificate of qualification is valid for three years.

A certificate will be issued if the applicant: - Is twenty-one years of age; - Has not pled guilty to or been convicted of certain crimes; - Is not a fugitive from justice; - Has not been dishonorably discharged from the military; - Is not publicly known to be habitually intoxicated or drugged; - Is not adjudged mentally incompetent; - Submits a completed application; - Submits an affidavit attesting to compliance with safety training requirements.

Before an application is approved, the sheriff shall make such inquiries as deemed necessary into the accuracy of the statements on the application. If the applicant is not disqualified at the state level, the applicant's fingerprints shall be forwarded to the FBI for a criminal history record check. The act outlines in-depth procedures for issuance and revocation of applications.

Concealed firearms may not be carried into: - Any law enforcement office; - Within twenty-five feet of any polling place during elections; - Any correctional or detention facilities; - Any courthouse; - Any meeting of a governmental body; - Portions of establishments licensed to dispense beer or alcoholic beverages; - Portions of an airport the access to which is controlled by inspections; - Any place where the carrying would be prohibited by federal law; - Any educational facility; - Any portion of a facility used for child care; - Riverboat gambling operations; - Gated areas of amusement parks; - Any churches or places of worship; - Posted private property and businesses; - Any sports arena or stadium; - Any hospital accessible by the public

The act further specifies the requirements of the firearm safety training course.

This act is similar to SB 938.
ERIC ROSENKOETTER