Missouri permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Constitutional

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

19 (18 if active military)

Training

8 hours

Live fire

Required Confirm with the issuing agency

Application fee

Reported: Maximum $100.00 total fee set by state law (Sheriff fee up to $100, inclusive of actual state/FBI background check fees). Confirm at the source

Permit term

Reported: 5 years (standard permit; Missouri also offers 10-year, 25-year, and Lifetime permits for higher fees). Confirm at the source

Residency required

Yes. Missouri resident, or active military or a spouse stationed in Missouri. No non-resident permits. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

45 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Sheriff's Office

Source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Missouri

Missouri is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Concealed Carry Permit (CCP). For the optional permit, county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Sheriff's Office.

The minimum age to apply is 19 (18 if active military). The required training course in Missouri is 8 hours.

To replace a lost or stolen Missouri permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Missouri Revisor of Statutes · Reciprocity: where a Missouri permit is honored

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