Missouri Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)

Quick answer: Missouri (MO) is a constitutional-carry (permitless) state meaning anyone 19+ who can legally possess a handgun may carry concealed without a permit (including non-residents). Missouri also honors carry permits from every state that issues them. Going the other way, a Missouri permit lets you carry in 36 states (8 that honor it plus 29 permitless states).

📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas

PermitlessCarry regime
19+Permitless age
36States you can carry in
Since 2017Constitutional carry
NoDuty to inform
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Where your Missouri permit works (carry out)

With a Missouri-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 36 states: 8 honor the permit itself and 28 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all. Some destinations impose conditions (age 21+, enhanced-permit-only, or resident-permit rules) as always check the destination state page.

✅ Permitless — no permit needed (28)

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMississippiMontanaNebraskaNew HampshireNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWest VirginiaWyoming

✅ Honor your Missouri permit (8)

ColoradoDelawareMichiganMinnesotaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaVirginia

⚠ Conditional — verify first (1)

Wisconsin regular only (no provisional)

❌ Do not honor it (13)

CaliforniaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIllinoisMarylandMassachusettsNevadaNew JerseyNew YorkOregonRhode IslandWashington

Whose permits does Missouri honor? (carry in)

Missouri recognizes valid concealed-carry permits from every issuing state.

Official basis: Missouri AG (official): ‘Missouri’s concealed carry law provides recognition of concealed weapons permits from every state that issues them’ (RSMo 571.101)

Key Missouri carry restrictions

  • No duty to inform; display permit only on request
  • Restricted (RSMo 571.107): courthouses, polling places, bars, hospitals, child care facilities, secure airport areas, government buildings, stadiums (5,000+), public transit
  • Posted private property (11×14-inch sign minimum) can bar carry
  • Vehicle carry of a concealed firearm lawful at 19+ (18 military)
  • The commonly cited 19+ age (18 military) appears in RSMo 571.030.3 and governs vehicle carry; the general permitless-carry provision has no express age floor

Duty to inform police: No.

Missouri permit basics

Concealed Carry Permit (CCW)  County sheriffs; 5-year, extended, lifetime options; non-resident permits limited to military stationed in MO and spouses. Minimum age: 19. Even in a permitless state, a permit remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity and other benefits.

Missouri carry FAQ

Can you conceal carry in Missouri without a permit?

Yes. Missouri has had permitless (constitutional) carry since 2017: anyone 19+ who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.

What states honor a Missouri (MO) carry permit?

A Missouri resident permit is honored in 8 states (plus 1 with conditions), and 28 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed — 36 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.

Does Missouri recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?

Yes — Missouri honors valid carry permits from every issuing state.

Can I carry in Kansas with a Missouri permit?

Kansas has permitless carry, so you can carry there without any permit if you’re 21+ and legally eligible.

Is there a duty to inform police in Missouri?

No.

Official sources

Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.

Related states & resources

Neighboring states: Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma.

Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.

Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.

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