Open Carry Laws for Missouri
Carry permit holders are allowed to carry openly. Local and state authorities are not allowed to establish regulations or ordinances to prohibit open carrying as stated on the new law: “No ordinance shall be construed to preclude the use of a firearm in the defense of person or property, subject to the provisions of chapter […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Missouri
Title III 21.750. Firearms legislation preemption by general assembly, exceptions–limitation on civil recovery against firearms or ammunitions manufacturers, when, exception. No political subdivision is allowed to establish regulations, orders and ordinances regarding the possession and transportation of firearms, ammunition and other related supplies. Open carrying shall not be prohibited as long […]
Missouri Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 563 Defense of Justification 563.026. Justification generally. 563.031. Use of force in defense of persons. 563.032. Battered spouse syndrome evidence that defendant acted in self-defense or defense of another—procedure. 563.036. Use of physical force in defense of premises. 563.041. Use of physical force in defense of property. 563.046. Law enforcement officer’s […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
The laws regarding the use of knives in Missouri can be seen here.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is allowed in Missouri. “Restaurant Carry” means carrying a firearm in places that serve alcohol. This may or may not mean that an individual carrying a firearm is allowed to sit on the bar area of a restaurant. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends carriers to avoid sitting on the bar area of a restaurant become for […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
There are no laws found about the use of electric weapons, defensive sprays, stun guns and higher capacity magazines.
Missouri LEOSA Information
• Missouri Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Information 1 • Missouri Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Information 2 • State Statute on Retired Law Enforcement Officers
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Missouri AG
There are no related court cases and attorney general opinions found regarding the possession of firearms, but this does not mean that no AG opinions and court cases exist.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Carrying inside the airport terminals and parking lots is allowed in the state of Missouri. There is no set time period for the validity of a permit holder’s training. An individual’s residency is already established once he obtains his driver’s license issued by the state. The minimum age to apply for a carry permit is […]
Supplemental Information
The law of the state of Missouri does not have definitions for loaded and unloaded firearms. Because of this, we can assume that an unloaded firearm should have no cartridge in the firing chamber or magazine attached to it. State of Emergency Chapter 44 Civil Defense Section 44.101 Firearms and Ammunition, State of Emergency, No […]