Missouri concealed carry laws, backed by the statute
At a glance
- Carry rule
- Permitless at 19
- Minimum age
- 19
- Non-resident permit valid here?
- Yes
- Statute
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4
Carrying in Missouri
Missouri lets adults 19 and older carry concealed without a permit.
That rule stops at the Missouri line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.
Age 18 for active-duty military.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4. Missouri Attorney General. Reviewed Q3 2026.
Does a non-resident permit work in Missouri?
A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.
Yes. Missouri recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4. The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.
Getting Missouri's own permit
Missouri does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.
Common questions
- Do I need a permit to carry in Missouri?
- No. Missouri allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 19 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
- Does Missouri honor out-of-state permits?
- Yes. Missouri recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4.
- Where can I check Missouri's official rules?
- Check Missouri Attorney General. The controlling law is Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4.
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Check your state's rules →Sources and verification
- MO: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.4. Missouri Attorney General.
Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.