Missouri Gun Law Details Although there are many common elements regarding gun laws
throughout the country, particular states have specific firearm
restrictions which originated from their state legislatures. Typically
these unique laws come into being when someone has been arrested for a
charge they feel isn't warranted and fights to create a new ordinance.
The other type of gun laws are those passed down through the
generations. One such Missouri gun law is the "peaceable journey and
RV" law. This states that it is legal to carry a weapon in the glove
compartment of your vehicle as long as the possession meets all the
other legal requirements. This same law applies to the type of vehicle
that is considered a "dwelling" like an RV or if someone is traveling
through the state on a
"peaceable journey."
Missouri Gun Possession Laws You do not need any type of permit to buy a rifle, handgun or
shotgun in the state of Missouri. However, it is against the law to
sell or loan any firearm or ammunition to anyone who doesn't meet the
requirements for ownership or are under the age of 18 (without
permission from a parent or guardian) or are intoxicated. You are not
permitted to own a gun if you have been convicted or served a jail term
for a dangerous felony. You'll also be restricted from ownership if you
are a fugitive on the run, have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or
someone who has been deemed mentally incompetent to own a firearm.
Missouri Gun Carry Laws Missouri has both open carry and concealed carry permits
available to gun owners who meet the qualifications. First, you need to
submit a complete application form with all your identification
information. You will also be required to complete a mandatory training
course. A background and fingerprint check will be run on your
application to make sure you meet the standards. Those standards
include not being convicted of a felony including domestic violence,
not having a DUI misdemeanor charge within the past five years, not
having a dishonorable discharge from military service and/or not having
a substance abuse problem.
When your application has been approved you'll have to sign it in front
of a Sheriff as a witness. You'll then need to present the approved
application to the Department of Revenue where they will issue you a
new driver's license with the permit included. You'll need to have this
permit with you anytime you are carrying the firearm.
Missouri Gun Carry Restrictions There are certain places in Missouri where you are not allowed
to carry your sidearm even with the proper license. These include any
Missouri courthouses or jails, colleges or universities, elementary or
secondary schools, riverboat gambling casinos, amusement parks,
churches, hospitals or sports arenas that seat more than five thousand
people.
Missouri Rifle and Shotgun Restrictions There are certain types of rifles and shotguns that are against
the law in Missouri. These include a rifle that has a barrel less then
sixteen inches long, a shotgun with a barrel of less then eighteen
inches long or any rifle or shotgun that is less then twenty-six inches
long in overall length. It's also against the law in Missouri to use or
possess exploding or metal piercing bullets.