Defacing a firearm means purposely messing up or removing the markings on a gun. This is a class A misdemeanor crime in Missouri.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
571.045. firearm, . — 1. A person commits the crime of defacing a firearm if he any firearm.
2. Defacing a firearm is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1981 H.B. 296 § 571.040)
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Possession of defaced firearm, penalty
RSMo 571.050
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RSMo 571.030
Unlawful transfer of weapons, penalty
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RSMo 571.063
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