MISSOURI GUN o& AMMO LAWS: A 2ND AMENDMENT OVERVIEW FOR MISSOUR GUN OWNERS (INCLUDES LINKS OF 2ND AMENDMENT LAWS FOR EVERY STATE)
PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Missouri gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Missourican be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.
Missouri State Constitution
"That the right of every citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or when lawfully summoned in aid of the civil power, shall not be questioned; but this shall not justify the wearing of concealed weapons."
Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:
"That all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole."
"That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness, provided such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States."
"That the people have the right peaceably to assemble for their common good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances by petition or remonstrance."
Missouri Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 9: Rights of peaceable assembly and petition.
Missouri Gun Laws
Missouri Gun Laws Overview(Source: NRA-ILA) |
Missouri Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview(Source: HandgunLaw.us) |
Missouri Concealed Carry Reciprocity(Source: Missouri Attorney General) |
Missouri Permit FAQ(Source: Missouri Sheriffs' Association) |
Missouri Hunting Rules & Regulations
Missouri Hunting and Trapping(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
Missouri Hunting Regulations(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
Missouri Hunting Permits(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
Missouri Online Licensing System(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
Missouri Hunter Education and Certification Requirement(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
Missouri Shooting Ranges
Missouri State Shooting Ranges(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) |
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges(Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org) |
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges(Source: NRA.org) |
All Shooting Ranges(Source: RangeListings.com) |
Missouri Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches
IDPA Clubs(Source: IDPA.com) |
IDPA Matches(Source: IDPA.com) |
USPSA Clubs(Source: USPSA.org) |
USPSA Matches(Source: USPSA.org) |
USA Shooting Clubs(Source: USAShooting.org) |
USA Shooting Matches(Source: USAShooting.org) |
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts(Source: 4-HShootingSports.org) |
Missouri NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events
Missouri NRA-Affiliated Training Courses(Source: NRA.org) |
Missouri "Friends of NRA" Events & News(Source: FriendsofNRA.org) |
Missouri State Firearm & Hunting Associations
Missouri Sports Shooting Association(NRA-Affiliated) |
Missouri Concealed Carry |
Gateway Chapter of Safari Club International(SCI-Affiliated) |
Kansas City Safari Club International(SCI-Affiliated) |
Safari Club International Great Plains Chapter(SCI-Affiliated) |
Central Missouri Chapter of Safari Club International(SCI-Affiliated) |
Missouri Students for Concealed Carry(Source: ConcealedCampus.org) |
Missouri Civilian Marksmanship Program(Source: TheCMP.org) |
Missouri NRA-Affiliated State Association(Source: NRA.org) |
Missouri Safari Club Affiliated State Association(Source: SafariClub.org) |
Missouri Gun Shows and FFLs
Missouri Gun & Knife Shows(Source: GunShows-USA.com) |
Missouri Gun Shows(Source: GunShowTrader.com) |
Missouri FFL Holders(Source: FFLGunDealers.net) |
NICS Firearm Checks by State(Source: FBI.gov) |
Missouri Mental Health Records Submitted to NICS(Source: FixNICS.org) |
Missouri's Yearly Rankingin "Best Gun-Friendly States" by Guns & Ammo Magazine
2016: n/a |
Missouri Elected Public Officials
Congressional(Source: VoteSmart.org) |
Gubernatorial(Source: VoteSmart.org) |
State Legislature(Source: VoteSmart.org) |
Statewide Officials(Source: VoteSmart.org) |
NRA's Ranking of Missouri Public Officials(Source: NRA-PVF.org) |
Missouri Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings
Missouri Public Salaries, Government Spending, and Campaign Contributions(Source: Open The Books) |
Missouri Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking(Source: CATO Institute) |
Missouri Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking(Source: Institute for Justice) |
Gun and Ammo Laws by State
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