Missouri Shall Issue Must Inform Officer Immediately: NO Permitless Carry State (See Must Inform Section)
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Missouri Shall Issue Must Inform Officer Immediately: NO Permitless Carry State (See Must Inform Section) Missouri CCW Links Sheriff CCW Site Online Application Boone Co. / Other Sheriff’s May have Online Applications. CCW Application Standard Permit Extended/Lifetime Permit Info Statutes AG FAQs Boone Co. Sheriff FAQs State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info Note: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, State Attorney General Maine, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, 2nd Sheriff Site South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming have "Permitless Carry". Anyone who can legally possess a MO Gun Laws Explained firearm may carry in these states without a Permit/License. Check each Age to Carry a Firearm states page for information on age and other restrictions that may apply. In Other States North Dakota has “Permitless Carry” for Residents only. Last Updated: 9/1/2021 Permits/Licenses This State Honors Listed Below Missouri honors all other states Permit/Licenses. Must be 19 Years of Age. 18 if Military. Missouri Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor. Reciprocity/How This State Honors Other States Permit/Licenses Title XXXVIII 571.030. Unlawful Use of Weapons--Exceptions--Penalties. 1. A Person Commits the Crime of Unlawful Use of Weapons if He or She Knowingly: (1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use; or 4. Subdivisions (1), (8), and (10) of subsection 1 of this section shall not apply to any person who has a valid concealed carry permit issued pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121, a valid concealed carry endorsement issued before August 28, 2013, or a valid permit or endorsement to carry concealed firearms issued by another state or political subdivision of another state. 2016 S.B. 656 www.handgunlaw.us 1 Title XXXVIII 571.107. 1. A concealed carry permit issued pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121, a valid concealed carry endorsement issued prior to August 28, 2013, or a concealed carry endorsement or permit issued by another state or political subdivision of another state shall authorize the person in whose name the permit or endorsement is issued to carry concealed firearms on or about his or her person or vehicle throughout the state. 2014 S.B. 656 Permitless Carry Title XXXVIII 571.030. Unlawful Use of Weapons — Exceptions — Penalties. (Minimum age is 19, 18 if Military) 1. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons, except as otherwise provided by sections 571.101 to 571.121, if he or she knowingly: (1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use into any area where firearms are restricted under section 571.107. 2016 S.B. 656 Note: Missouri law does not plainly state you don’t need a permit to carry. They changed the definition of “Unlawful use of a weapon” to only apply when a person carries a weapon into a place that is off limits per Missouri law. To stay within the law you have to be at least nineteen years of age a citizen of the United States or permanent resident. Carry without a permit is allowed but going into a place that is specifically mentioned in the code as off limits to those with a valid permit is unlawful use of a weapon and is a Class B Weapons Misdemeanor under permitless carry. The one exception carrying under permitless carry is on private property which has LEGAL signage displayed in a conspicuous place prohibiting concealed weapons (see 571.107 (15) for size and font requirements for the sign in order to have force of law). See 571.107 Subsection 2. You must be asked to leave that “Private Property” and only after not leaving immediately, you will be in violation of the trespassing law for which you may be cited and fined. It is the responsibility of the person carrying to know the places they can’t carry their firearm. Handgunlaw.us recommends you read all of 571.030 before carrying.” How to Apply for a Permit Listing with Links of All Missouri County Sheriffs CCW Information Web Pages Apply to the Sheriff of the county you reside in. Missouri has just lowered the age to apply to 19, 18 for members of the US Armed Forces. You must take a training class. Sheriffs will give you a list of certified trainers in your area. The cost of a Permit/License can’t exceed $100.00 and is valid for 5 years. Some Sheriff’s have online applications. Check your local Sheriff’s website. The Applicant Must Bring the Following When Applying 1. Proof of training from a qualified instructor. (Must have been done before filling out the application) 2. Valid Missouri state-issued Drivers License or State Identification or Military identification and Orders stationing the service member in Missouri. (Missouri will issue to military personnel 18 and older.) 3. Cost for 5 year Permit can’t exceed $100.00 and only actual fees for Credit/Debit or other electronic transfers of money can be added to the costs. Some sheriff's require money orders The fee is not refundable under any circumstances www.handgunlaw.us 2 Some sheriffs may demand further proof of residency. Voter's registration, personal property tax receipt, or utility bills may be used. The law does not state you need this but the Sheriff might. The license holder must notify the sheriff if he moves. If he moves to a different county, he must notify the sheriff of both the old and the new county. Life Time and Extended Permits Missouri lifetime or extended concealed permits valid for 10 years/25 years/Life can be obtained. Costs vary depending on the time period. The permit becomes invalid if you move from Missouri and can be reinstated if you become a resident of Missouri again. The Lifetime/Extended permits are only valid in Missouri and do not allow for the carry under Missouri reciprocity with other states. The permit will have a clear statement on the permit indicating that the “Permit is only valid within the state of Missouri.” Check with your Sheriff for more information. Non-Resident Permits Missouri will issue to Active Duty Military Personnel or Veterans who are 18 Years Old stationed in Missouri. Spouses 19 Years of Age or older can apply. Check with Sheriff on how to apply and what to do when you are transferred to another military base outside Missouri. Missouri will only issue permits to non residents who are in the military stationed in Missouri or their spouse present in the state. Places Off-Limits Even With a Permit/License Notice: 12/14/19 St. Louis passed BB134 (Introduced Copy) which prohibit persons from carrying on or about their person any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other firearm in any City of St. Louis park, athletic fields and facilities, or recreation facilities, regardless of whether it is exposed to view either in whole or in part. They are stating they are Child Care Centers. They will post signs. This is in violation of Missouri Preemption and until this Ordinance is declared Illegal you could be cited. Use Caution Title XXXVIII 571.107 Permit Does Not Authorize Concealed Firearms, Where — Penalty for Violation. 1. No concealed carry permit issued pursuant to sections 571.101 to 571.121, valid concealed carry endorsement issued prior to August 28, 2013, or a concealed carry endorsement or permit issued by another state or political subdivision of another state shall authorize any person to carry concealed firearms into: (1) Any police, sheriff, or highway patrol office or station without the consent of the chief law enforcement officer in charge of that office or station. Possession of a firearm in a vehicle on the premises of the office or station shall not be a criminal offense so long as the firearm is not removed from the vehicle or brandished while the vehicle is on the premises; (2) Within twenty-five feet of any polling place on any election day. Possession of a firearm in a vehicle on the premises of the polling place shall not be a criminal offense so long as the firearm is not removed from the vehicle or brandished while the vehicle is on the premises; (3) The facility of any adult or juvenile detention or correctional institution, prison or jail. Possession of a firearm in a vehicle on the premises of any adult, juvenile detention, or correctional institution, prison or jail shall not be a criminal offense so long as the firearm is not removed from the vehicle or brandished while the vehicle is on the premises; (4) Any courthouse solely occupied by the circuit, appellate or supreme court, or any courtrooms, administrative offices, libraries or other rooms of any such court whether or not such court solely occupies www.handgunlaw.us 3 the building in question. This subdivision shall also include, but not be limited to, any juvenile, family, drug, or other court offices, any room or office wherein any of the courts or offices listed in this subdivision are temporarily conducting any business within the jurisdiction of such courts or offices, and such other locations in such manner as may be specified by supreme court rule pursuant to subdivision (6) of this subsection. Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude those persons listed in subdivision (1) of subsection 2 of section 571.030 while within their jurisdiction and on duty, those persons listed in subdivisions (2), (4), and (10) of subsection 2 of section 571.030, or such other persons who serve in a law enforcement capacity for a court as may be specified by supreme court rule pursuant to subdivision (6) of this subsection from carrying a concealed firearm within any of the areas described in this subdivision.