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SB 1102

Modifies provisions relating to the restoration of certain firearm rights

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Moon

SB 1102 modifies firearm rights restoration processes in Missouri, potentially expanding eligibility for individuals to regain gun ownership rights.

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Bill Summary · SB 1102

Legislative bill overview

SB 1102 modifies Missouri law regarding the restoration of firearm rights for individuals who have lost them due to criminal convictions or other legal circumstances. The bill appears to expand or clarify pathways for certain individuals to regain their Second Amendment rights. Specific mechanisms are not yet detailed in publicly available summaries.

Why is this important

Firearm rights restoration affects individuals' legal ability to possess guns and can influence criminal justice outcomes, as some people may seek convictions overturned or expungement partly to restore these rights. The bill reflects ongoing tension between public safety considerations and Second Amendment restoration principles in Missouri law.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligibility: Questions about which criminal convictions or circumstances would qualify for rights restoration, and whether violent crime categories are appropriately restricted
  • Public safety considerations: Debate over whether expanded restoration pathways adequately protect communities from firearm access by individuals with certain criminal histories
  • Due process and rehabilitation: Disagreement about what evidence or timeframes should be required to demonstrate rehabilitation or changed circumstances

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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