Missouri Republicans push bill to ban red flag laws, curb local gun regulation

By: Jackson Cooper, Scout Hudson

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 701

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago


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A Missouri House committee heard testimony Wednesday on a bill that would prevent courts from seizing weapons from high-risk individuals.

The bill contains changes to state firearm statutes, a catch-all that rounds up a number of gun-related provisions that Republicans have attempted to pass in previous legislative sessions.

Alongside prohibiting so-called red flag gun seizure laws, it eliminates all local authority to regulate firearms and expands self-defense presumption. It is sponsored by Rep. Chad …

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