MISSOURI — The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill in early April that could lower the age requirement for a person to obtain a concealed carry permit.
According to House Bill 328, the age requirement to possess a concealed carry firearm would be lowered from 19 to 18 years of age.
The bill will additionally allow any person with a permit to legally carry a firearm on public transportation, excluding Amtrak. Those with a concealed carry permit will also be allowed to carry in churches, according to the bill.
Currently in Missouri, it is prohibited for those with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm for self-defense on public transit or places of worship. If passed, the bill will reverse both and will take effect on Aug. 28.
A similar bill made rounds in the Missouri House last year, though it ultimately failed to clear the chamber.
The bill was sponsored by Republican Representative Tim Taylor of District 48 in Missouri. The House voted “Do Pass” on the bill on March 27, and the bill was reported to the Senate on April 10 for consideration.