Prohibited from Buying
An individual is prohibited from purchasing or owning a firearm if:[1]
- Such person has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state or of a crime under the laws of any state or of the United States which, if committed within this state, would be a felony; or
- Such a person is a fugitive from justice, is habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition, or is currently adjudged mentally incompetent.
Registering a Firearm
Any state or government agency is prohibited from establishing a firearm registry in Missouri.[2]
Concealed Carry
While concealed carry permits are available in Missouri, they are not required as long as the firearm owner is 19 years old and meets all state and federal criteria for owning a firearm.
How to Apply
To apply for a concealed carry permit in Missouri, a resident must be at least 19 years old.
- Complete a firearms safety training course.[3]
- Obtain and complete an application for a concealed carry license from the local sheriff’s office.
- Attach a government-issued photo ID.
- Attach proof of completion of the training course mentioned in Step 1.
- Apply to the sheriff’s office local to the applicant’s residence or business.
- Pay the appropriate filing fee.[4]
- The sheriff will approve or deny the application within forty-five (45) days of receiving it.[5]
Reciprocity
Missouri recognizes concealed carry permits from all U.S. states except for the following:[6] California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.