Bill of Rights - Missouri Constitution

Missouri Constitution

Article I


BILL OF RIGHTS


Section 3


August 28, 2008


Powers of the people over internal affairs, constitution and form of government.


Section 3. That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness, provided such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States.


Source: Const. of 1875, Art. II, § 2.


Section 23


Right to keep and bear arms--exception.


Section 23. That the right of every citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or when lawfully summoned in aid of the civil power, shall not be questioned; but this shall not justify the wearing of concealed weapons.


Source: Const. of 1875, Art. II, § 17.


(2004) Section does not prohibit the General Assembly from enacting statutes allowing or disallowing the carrying of concealed weapons; the Concealed-Carry Act is therefore constitutional. Brooks v. State, 128 S.W.3d 844 (Mo.banc).

http://www.moga.mo.gov/const/moconstn.htm