MISSOURI · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Missouri (1970)
Permitted
Summary
Open carry: legal at 19 without a permit statewide; cities CAN ban OC of unconcealed firearms but only against people without a CCW endorsement. Concealed: permitless at 19+.
Notable
Permitless concealed carry; Castle Doctrine is among the most expansive in U.S.
Penalties
Firearms is permitted in Missouri — but the limits and penalties still bite. See exactly what crosses the line.
Exceptions & nuances
Even where firearms is permitted in Missouri, location, conduct, and possession rules still apply. See the exceptions that matter.
Statute
Read the exact Missouri statute covering firearms — the citation when you want to verify the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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