Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 R cosponsors

HB 2928 — Modifies provisions relating to qualified firearms safety instructors

Last action — Placed on Informal Calendar

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies regulations for firearms safety instructors in concealed carry permit processes.

This bill updates requirements for certified firearms safety instructors and applicants for concealed carry permits in Missouri. It establishes specific training, certificate standards, and record-keeping duties for instructors.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill establishes clear training standards that may impact those seeking concealed carry permits for work-related purposes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2928 has been updated to reflect a change in its document status, as indicated by the new version labeled "PERFECTED." This means that the bill has undergone additional revisions and is now considered to be in its final form, ready for potential approval. This is significant because it shows progress in the legislative process and indicates that the bill is moving closer to becoming law.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
6619H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 571.111, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to qualified firearms safety instructors, with penalty provisions.
6619H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 571.111, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to qualified firearms safety instructors, with penalty provisions.
or (6) Submits proof that the applicant is currently certified as any class of corrections officer by the Missouri department of corrections and has passed at least one eight-hour EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
or EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HB 2928 2 firearms training course, approved by the director of the Missouri department of corrections under the authority granted to him or her, that includes instruction on the justifiable use of force as prescribed in chapter 563;
HB 2928 2 (6) Submits proof that the applicant is currently certified as any class of corrections officer by the Missouri department of corrections and has passed at least one eight-hour firearms training course, approved by the director of the Missouri department of corrections under the authority granted to him or her, that includes instruction on the justifiable use of force as prescribed in chapter 563;
A certificate of firearms safety training course completion may also be issued to an applicant who presents proof to a qualified firearms safety instructor that the applicant has passed a regular or online course on firearm safety conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association that is at least one hour in length and who also passes the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) of subsection 2 of this section in a course, not restricted by a period of hours, that is taught by a qualified firearms safety instructor.
A certificate of firearms safety training course completion may also be issued to an applicant who presents proof to a qualified firearms safety instructor that the applicant has passed a regular or online course on firearm safety conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association that is at least one hour in length and who also passes the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) of subsection 2 of this section HB 2928 3 in a course, not restricted by a period of hours, that is taught by a qualified firearms safety instructor.
HB 2928 3 4.
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The sheriff shall review the training instructor certificate along with the course outline and verify the firearms safety instructor is qualified and the course meets the requirements provided under this section.
The sheriff shall review the training instructor certificate along with the course outline and verify the firearms safety instructor is qualified HB 2928 4 and the course meets the requirements provided under this section.
If the sheriff verifies the firearms safety instructor is qualified and the course meets the requirements provided under HB 2928 4 this section, the sheriff shall collect an annual registration fee of ten dollars from each qualified instructor who chooses to submit such information and submit the registration to the Missouri sheriff methamphetamine relief taskforce.
If the sheriff verifies the firearms safety instructor is qualified and the course meets the requirements provided under this section, the sheriff shall collect an annual registration fee of ten dollars from each qualified instructor who chooses to submit such information and submit the registration to the Missouri sheriff methamphetamine relief taskforce.
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Action History

  1. Placed on Informal Calendar

  2. Reported Do Pass (S)

  3. Voted Do Pass (S)

  4. Executive Session Held (S)

  5. Public Hearing Held (S)

  6. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, March 30, 2026, 2:45 p.m., Senate Committee Room - 1st Floor

  7. Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)

  8. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  9. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 148 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  10. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  11. Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H)

  12. Perfected (H)

  13. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  14. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  15. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  16. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  17. Voted Do Pass (H)

  18. Executive Session Completed (H)

  19. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  20. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  21. Voted Do Pass (H)

  22. Executive Session Completed (H)

  23. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  24. Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)

  25. Read Second Time (H)

  26. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (196)

196 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2928?
HB 2928 is sponsored by Burt Whaley (Republican), Sherri Gallick (Republican), and Jim Schulte (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2928?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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