Missouri Gun Laws
Carry Information
Legal & Resources
| Question | Answer |
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| Does Missouri have an Assault Weapons Ban? | 🚫 No. Missouri does not ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, or ghost guns. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | 🚫 No. Private transfers do not require background checks under state law. |
| Are background checks required through FFL dealers? | ✅ Yes. Federal NICS checks are required for all licensed dealer sales. |
| Is Missouri a Stand Your Ground state? | ✅ Yes. Missouri has both Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine protections. |
| What kind of restrictions does Missouri have? |
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| Does Missouri have any gun storage laws? | ⚠️ No general mandate, but child access may result in liability if injury occurs. |
| Can you buy firearms in bulk in Missouri? | ✅ Yes. There is no restriction on the number of firearms you can purchase. |
| Does Missouri have a red flag law? | 🚫 No. Missouri does not have a red flag/ERPO law. |
| Age to purchase firearms? |
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| Do I have to register my guns in Missouri? | 🚫 No. Missouri does not require firearm registration. |
| Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun? | 🚫 No. Permits are not required to purchase firearms. |
| Does Missouri have a waiting period for firearms? | 🚫 No. There is no waiting period. |
🚫 No. Missouri does not ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, or ghost guns.
🚫 No. Private transfers do not require background checks under state law.
✅ Yes. Federal NICS checks are required for all licensed dealer sales.
✅ Yes. Missouri has both Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine protections.
- ℹ️ No permit required for concealed or open carry (constitutional carry)
- ℹ️ No waiting periods
- ℹ️ Optional concealed carry permit available for reciprocity
⚠️ No general mandate, but child access may result in liability if injury occurs.
✅ Yes. There is no restriction on the number of firearms you can purchase.
🚫 No. Missouri does not have a red flag/ERPO law.
- ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
- ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
🚫 No. Missouri does not require firearm registration.
🚫 No. Permits are not required to purchase firearms.
🚫 No. There is no waiting period.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Missouri allow Open Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older, unless restricted by local ordinance. |
| Does Missouri allow Concealed Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit (constitutional carry). Optional permits available for reciprocity. |
| Non‑Lethal Weapons? | ✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are legal for self-defense. |
| Places allowed to carry? | ✅ Most public areas, including personal vehicles and private property (with consent). |
| Places not allowed to carry? | 🚫 Schools, courthouses, police stations, federal buildings, and posted private property. |
| States honored? | ✅ Missouri recognizes permits from all other states. |
| States reciprocate? | ✅ Missouri’s concealed carry permit is recognized in:
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel. |
| Permit duration & renewal? | ℹ️ 5 Years. |
| Can you conceal anything other than a handgun? | 🚫 No. Only handguns are covered under permitless carry laws. |
| Permit Licensure? | ℹ️ Optional. Missouri offers a concealed carry permit for travel and reciprocity in other states.
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✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older, unless restricted by local ordinance.
✅ Legal without a permit (constitutional carry). Optional permits available for reciprocity.
✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are legal for self-defense.
✅ Most public areas, including personal vehicles and private property (with consent).
🚫 Schools, courthouses, police stations, federal buildings, and posted private property.
✅ Missouri recognizes permits from all other states.
✅ Missouri’s concealed carry permit is recognized in:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.
ℹ️ 5 Years.
🚫 No. Only handguns are covered under permitless carry laws.
ℹ️ Optional. Missouri offers a concealed carry permit for travel and reciprocity in other states.
- Issued by the county sheriff
| Resources | Links |
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| Official Licensing & State Info | |
| Gun Laws & Legal References | |
| Training & Certification | |
| Gun Safety & Education |
Missouri Leadership
- Born: September 17, 1955 (Lenexa, KS)
- Term Started: June 1, 2018
- Previous Role: Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
- Born: December 31, 1979 (Springfield, MO)
- Senate Service: Since January 3, 2019
- Committees:
- Judiciary
- Armed Services
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Born: June 20, 1975 (St. Louis, MO)
- Senate Service: Since January 3, 2023
- Committees:
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship