Missouri Statutes

§ 571.150 — Use or possession of a metal-penetrating bullet during the commission of a crime — definition — penalty.

Missouri § 571.150
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXXVIIICRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Ch. 571Weapons Offenses

This text of Missouri § 571.150 (Use or possession of a metal-penetrating bullet during the commission of a crime — definition — penalty.) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Missouri primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

Bluebook
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.150 (2026).

Text

1.As used in this section, the term "metal-penetrating bullet" means handgun bullet or projectile of 9 mm, .25, .32, .38, .357, .41, .44, or .451 or other caliber which is comprised of a hardened core equal to the minimum of the maximum attainable hardness by solid red metal alloy which purposely reduces the normal expansion or mushrooming of the bullet's or projectile's shape upon impact.  Metal-penetrating bullet does not include any bullet or projectile composed of copper or brass jacket with lead or lead alloy cores or any bullet or projectile composed of lead or lead alloys.
2.Any person who uses or possesses a metal-penetrating bullet during the commission of a crime is guilty of a class B felony.

Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI

Legislative History

(L. 1986 S.B. 450 § 3) Effective 3-17-86

Nearby Sections

15
View on official source ↗

Cite This Page — Counsel Stack

Bluebook (online)
Missouri § 571.150, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mo/571/571.150.