Missouri Gun Laws

Gun Laws in Missouri

In Missouri, the applicant must be a resident of state for 6 months before application. He/She must be 23 years old and meet all the needs listed in the statuse.

Missouri gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Not allowed in Missouri.

  Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in Missouri only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors.

• Juvenile Possession Law: *

  Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in Missouri juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in Missouri, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in Missouri.

  Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in Missouri, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

Missouri Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

	Rifles/Shotguns	Handguns
Purchase Permission	No	Yes
Firearms Registration	No	No
Owners Licensing	No	No
Permission to Carry	No	No**

*Only 18 years and olders are allowed to recieve a permit.
**Concealed carrying is not allowed.