CCW Permit

A list of qualified instructors will be provided upon request.

Nineteen (19) OR at least eighteen (18) and a member of the United States Armed Forces.

According to RSMo 571.111, the course is 8 hours and must include:

1. Handgun safety in the classroom, at home, on the firing range and while carrying the firearm.
2. A physical demonstration performed by the applicant that demonstrated his or her ability to safely load and unload a revolver or a semiautomatic pistol and demonstrated his or her marksmanship with both.
3. The basic principles of marksmanship
4. Care and cleaning of concealable firearms
5. Safe storage of firearms at home
6. The requirements of this state for obtaining a certificate of qualification for a concealed carry endorsement from the sheriff of the individual’s county of residence.
7. The laws relating to firearms as prescribed in this chapter of the Revised Statues of Missouri
8. The laws relating to the justifiable use of force as prescribed in chapter 563 RsMo
9. A live firing exercise of sufficient duration for each applicant to fire a handgun, from a standing position or its equivalent, a minimum of fifty rounds at a distance of seven yards from a B-27 silhouette target or an equivalent target
10. A live fire test administered to the applicant while the instructor was present of twenty rounds from a standing position or its equivalent at a distance from a B-27 silhouette target, or an equivalent target, of seven yards.

For certification you must provide 20 rounds. You may wish to purchase more for practice.

Yes, if you are stationed in Missouri you are eligible to take the course and receive your endorsement.

The sheriff shall issue a concealed carry endorsement within 45 days. If the FBI does not respond within the 45 days a mandatory issue of a concealed carry endorsement will be issued with the understanding it will be revoked if any disqualifying charges return on your criminal history. (571.101 RSMo)

“In any case when the sheriff refuses to issue a certificate of qualification or to act on an application for such certificate, the denied applicant shall have the right to appeal the denial within thirty days of receiving written notice of the denial. Such appeals shall be heard in small claims court as defined in section 482.300 RSMo, and the provisions of sections 482.300, 482.310 and 482.335 RSMo, shall apply to such appeals. A denial of or refusal to act on an application for a certificate of qualification may be appealed by filing with the clerk of the small claims court a copy of the sheriff’s written refusal and a form substantially similar to the appeal form provided in this” (RSMo 571.114)

No. Felony convictions, including SIS will result in refusal of a permit.

No. Parking tickets will not disqualify you, but if a warrant or wanted is issued concerning them, this will cause a delay in the permit being issued.

Yes, however once your permit expires you must complete a Missouri qualified course and obtain a Missouri concealed carry license.

According to RSMo 571.030, any individual with or without a valid concealed carry endorsement, twenty-one years of age or older, may transport a concealed firearm that is otherwise lawfully possessed in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. Additionally, “any person who has been issued a concealed carry endorsement and such endorsement or driver’s license has not been suspended, revoked, canceled, or denied may carry concealed firearms on or about his or her person or within a vehicle” (RSMo 571.101)

No, but out of respect if you are pulled over by law enforcement it is courtesy to notify the officer of the handgun.

Yes, when carrying on or about your person, the weapon MUST be fully concealed at all times.

“concealable firearm means any firearm with a barrel less that sixteen inches in length, measured from the face of the bolt and standing breech.” (RSMo 571.010)

Once acquired, the endorsement is valid for five years from the date of issuance or renewal (RSMo 571.101)

Failure to renew before the expiration date means the permit is no longer valid. An additional late fee of $10 per month for each month will be added to the renewal charge. The late fees will be accruing after 30 days of expiration date. After six months, the endorsement will be cancelled and the permit holder must reapply for a new permit and pay the fee for a new application (RSMo 571.104)

Yes, it shall be displayed upon the request of any peace officer (RSMo 571.121)

A $10 fee is required to reissue your conceal carry permit. This new permit will not change your expiration date.

Any person issued a concealed carry endorsement pursuant to this section shall notify the sheriff’s department of both the old and new jurisdictions of the endorsement holder’s change of residence within thirty days. A concealed carry endorsement shall be automatically invalid after thirty days if the endorsement holder has changed his or her residence and has not notified the sheriff’s department. (RSMo: 571.104)

The endorsement holder shall furnish the name change to the sheriff’s department within thirty days of the change. A $10 charge will be assessed for a new concealed carry endorsement. A concealed carry endorsement shall be automatically invalid after thirty days if the endorsement holder has changed his or her name and has not notified the sheriff’s department. (RSMo: 571.104)

No. “Information regarding any holder of certificate of qualification or a concealed carry endorsement is a closed record.” (RSMo 571.101)