The following are the principal Missouri statutes governing concealed carry, self-defense, and firearm law. All are published at revisor.mo.gov.
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The following are the principal Missouri statutes governing concealed carry, self-defense, and firearm law. All are published at revisor.mo.gov.
Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 571 - Weapons Offenses. Includes Section 571.030 (unlawful use of weapons, constitutional carry), Section 571.101 (CCP issuance), Section 571.107 (prohibited locations), Section 571.111 (training), Section 571.114 (suspension/revocation), Section 571.121 (reciprocity, driver's license notation), Section 571.205-571.230 (senior CCP), Section 571.215 (lifetime CCP).
Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 563 - Defense of Justification. Includes Section 563.031 (use of force in defense of persons, Stand Your Ground, castle doctrine), Section 563.041 (defense of property), Section 563.046 (law enforcement use of force), Section 563.074 (civil and criminal immunity).
Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 21.750 - State preemption.
Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 160.665 - School Protection Officer program.
Mo. Const. art. I, Section 23 - Right to keep and bear arms.
The Missouri Sheriffs' Association directory is the most reliable single point of contact: mosheriffs.com.
Missouri Department of Public Safety (Peace Officer Standards and Training Division): dps.mo.gov.
Missouri Highway Patrol (Statistical Analysis Center): mshp.dps.missouri.gov.
Missouri Attorney General: ago.mo.gov.
Missouri Department of Revenue: dor.mo.gov.
Missouri Department of Conservation: mdc.mo.gov.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: atf.gov.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS): fbi.gov.
Transportation Security Administration: tsa.gov.
U.S. Department of Justice: justice.gov.
(This list is non-exhaustive; the Missouri Department of Public Safety publishes the authoritative list of approved CCP instructors at dps.mo.gov.)
These commercial services are widely used by Missouri carriers. They are not state-affiliated and the user should evaluate coverage, fees, and reputation independently.
Missouri statutes, ATF rulings, and federal court decisions change. The carrier should:
| Statute | Subject |
|---|---|
| Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 571 | Weapons Offenses (full chapter) |
| Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 563 | Defense of Justification (full chapter) |
| Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 21.750 | State preemption |
| Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 160.665 | School Protection Officer |
| Mo. Const. art. I, Section 23 | Right to keep and bear arms |
This section reflects Missouri law as of May 2026. Organization websites, training provider lists, and reciprocity tables change. Verify currency before relying on any specific resource.
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