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Missouri Open Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: Open carry of a handgun is legal without a permit for those 19+ who can lawfully possess; a valid permit overrides local open-carry bans.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

Open carry of a handgun is legal without a permit for those 19+ who can lawfully possess; a valid permit overrides local open-carry bans.

Official source: revisor.mo.gov →

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