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Missouri Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: In Missouri the minimum purchase age is set by the state fire marshal's regulations (11 CSR 40-3), so expect an age check at retail.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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In Missouri the minimum purchase age is set by the state fire marshal's regulations (11 CSR 40-3), so expect an age check at retail. Permitted seasonal and annual retailers sell fireworks during the fireworks season, and novelty caps and poppers are sold year-round.

Official source: sos.mo.gov →

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