Missouri Concealed Carry Permit

Missouri is a constitutional carry state. Eligible individuals 19 or older, or 18 or older if serving in or honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, may carry concealed without a Missouri Concealed Carry Permit.

Missouri also issues a Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) to eligible applicants 19 or older, or 18 or older if serving in or honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Although Missouri does not require a permit for concealed carry, obtaining one can still offer important benefits.

For residents, a Missouri CCP can exempt you from the federal NICS background check when purchasing a firearm from an FFL. A Missouri permit also provides additional protection when carrying in locations restricted under Missouri law. Carrying into many of these locations with a Missouri CCP is not a criminal offense, although the permit holder may be denied entry or ordered to leave and can be cited for refusing to leave.

For nonresidents, Missouri does not issue a CCP to the general public. Eligibility is limited to certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Missouri and their spouses.

Online Training

Missouri allows applicants to complete the classroom portion online.

Required Live Fire Qualification

The Missouri CCP requires 40 rounds total:

• 20-round live-fire exercise
• 20-round live-fire test

Both are fired from a standing position or equivalent at 7 yards using a B-27 silhouette target or equivalent with either a revolver or semiautomatic pistol.

During the 20-round live-fire test, at least 15 of the 20 rounds must hit the silhouette portion of the target.

Missouri CCP Renewal

A Missouri Concealed Carry Permit is valid for 5 years.

The application fee may be up to $100.

The renewal fee may be up to $50.

A Missouri CCP renewal does not require firearms safety training or the live-fire qualification to be completed again.