How do I get a concealed carry permit in Missouri?

Q: How do I get a concealed carry permit in Missouri?

Missouri operates under permitless carry, codified at R.S.Mo. § 571.030 , and an optional Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) under R.S.Mo. § 571.101 . 1. Permitless Carry (R.S.Mo. § 571.030) - Effective January 1, 2017 . - Adults 19+ (or 18+ if active military) not prohibited from possessing a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. 2. Why Get an Optional CCP? - Reciprocity with 36+ states. - Exemption from federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. - Faster firearm purchases. 3. CCP Eligibility (§ 571.101) - At least 19 years old (or 18+ active military). - U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. - Missouri resident for at least 6 months (or active military stationed in MO). - No felony conviction. - No specified misdemeanors in past 5 years (e.g., DUI, drug, violent offenses). - Not a fugitive from justice. 4. Training Requirement (§ 571.111) - 8-hour course by a certified instructor. - Classroom + live-fire qualification (at least 20 rounds). - Covers Missouri firearms law, safe handling, lawful use of force. 5. Application - Apply at your county sheriff's office (or city of St. Louis sheriff for city residents). - Submit Form CCW-100, training certificate, fingerprints, and fee. 6. Fees - $100 (3-year permit). - Higher fees for longer terms: $150 (5-year), $200 (10-year), $500 (lifetime). 7. Processing - 45 days by statute (§ 571.101.4). 8. Restricted Locations (§ 571.107) - Police stations, courthouses, polling places, government buildings, schools (limited), bars, religious establishments (without consent), and posted private property. 9. Renewal - 3-year permit renewable for $50 with no re-training; longer-term permits similarly renewable. This is legal information, not legal advice.

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Missouri operates under permitless carry, codified at R.S.Mo. § 571.030, and an optional Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) under R.S.Mo. § 571.101.

1. Permitless Carry (R.S.Mo. § 571.030)

Effective January 1, 2017.

Adults 19+ (or 18+ if active military) not prohibited from possessing a firearm may carry concealed without a permit.

2. Why Get an Optional CCP?

Reciprocity with 36+ states.

Exemption from federal Gun-Free School Zones Act.

Faster firearm purchases.

3. CCP Eligibility (§ 571.101)

At least 19 years old (or 18+ active military).

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Missouri resident for at least 6 months (or active military stationed in MO).

No felony conviction.

No specified misdemeanors in past 5 years (e.g., DUI, drug, violent offenses).

Not a fugitive from justice.

4. Training Requirement (§ 571.111)

8-hour course by a certified instructor.

Classroom + live-fire qualification (at least 20 rounds).

Covers Missouri firearms law, safe handling, lawful use of force.

5. Application

Apply at your county sheriff's office (or city of St. Louis sheriff for city residents).

Submit Form CCW-100, training certificate, fingerprints, and fee.

6. Fees

$100 (3-year permit).

Higher fees for longer terms: $150 (5-year), $200 (10-year), $500 (lifetime).

7. Processing

45 days by statute (§ 571.101.4).

8. Restricted Locations (§ 571.107)

Police stations, courthouses, polling places, government buildings, schools (limited), bars, religious establishments (without consent), and posted private property.

9. Renewal

3-year permit renewable for $50 with no re-training; longer-term permits similarly renewable.

This is legal information, not legal advice.