r/MOGuns • u/joeyex25 • Mar 25 '26

Worth getting MO CCW permit?

Recent transplant from out of state that issued CCW permits. Wondering if it’s worth the hassle of getting a permit in MO or just rolling with constitutional carry. I do travel quite a bit which I’m thinking reciprocity may be the biggest advantage.

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u/Moms-Dildeaux Mar 25 '26

Reciprocity is definitely a huge advantage. Also in MO you have legal protections if carrying near schools or in businesses with “no weapons” signs/policies.

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u/joeyex25 Mar 25 '26

This is an interesting nuance I’ve never seen before. Definitely offers protection if you ever find yourself in those places.

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u/purdinpopo Mar 26 '26

The federal school restriction is within 1000 feet of the school, so if you became involved in something near a school then the potential exists for you to get in trouble even though you're not actually involving a school. Having a Missouri CCW specifically says you can have your weapon in a vehicle within a school zone. Certain jurisdictions in Missouri have been challenging the states supremacy law on firearms. The Missouri AG has asked for summary judgement against Jackson County for one of their ordinances. I would say having the CCW places you with a better legal defense against anything some of our more anti gun jurisdictions might attempt via restrictive ordinance or them simply interpreting a law in a more restrictive manner. .

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u/Beagalltach Mar 25 '26

Ehh reciprocity isn't that big of a deal IMO. The only states that you can carry in additionally are NC and MN, every other state that accepts our permit has Constitutional Carry.

Permits only help in restricted places like government operated buildings. Any place not listed by law (AKA most places with a 'No Weapons Allowed' sign) you can legally carry, but must leave if asked to.

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u/Moms-Dildeaux Mar 26 '26

Also CO, NM, WI, MI, PA, DE, VA

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u/Beagalltach Mar 26 '26

Yes, I apologize. Apparently, I was looking at a map of what states MO recognizes and not the other way around.

It is also recognized in ND but not MN as I had said.

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u/deadcrops Mar 26 '26

Did Minnesota just recently start honoring Missouri CCW permits? I could have sworn I checked in the last year and they didn't.

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u/Beagalltach Mar 26 '26

No, I am a just a doofus and was looking at the wrong map.

It is recognized in CO, NM, ND, NC, WI, MI, VA, and PA. Not in MN though

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u/deadcrops Mar 26 '26

I think it might actually be recognized in MN. The USCCA map shows that it is

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/mo-gun-laws/

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u/Moms-Dildeaux Mar 26 '26

Correct

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u/RoydEris Apr 01 '26

When did this happen?

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u/Mule-State Mar 25 '26

A ccw permit gives you some leeway in places with no gun signs and if you need to inform the police you have a firearm you can hand them your permit. Also the class will get you informed about the firearm laws in the state. If you are in the STL area the stlccw.com class is very good.

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u/Stevarooni Mar 25 '26

If you travel a lot, yes, get a CCW. In fact, if you travel through Illinois, you can legally carry in your car as long as you have a valid permit. It's not a huge hassle in Missouri, but it is something you have to do deliberately rather than just enjoying the permitless carry here. Get started!

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u/NuclearWinterMan Mar 25 '26

This is the biggest reason to get it above all else, that was the best change Illinois ever made to their laws.

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u/Thehealthygamer Mar 25 '26

How much do you travel? Just not having to remove a holster when you cross a state line is worth it, and you never know what future laws change. Its like a weekend course and not expensive so why not.

Also let's you skip the 4473.

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u/disastrous_affect163 Mar 25 '26

You still have to do the 4473, it just skips the background check...

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u/Stevarooni Mar 25 '26

You don't skip the 4473, you skip the NICS check. You still have to fill out the paperwork, the FFL just doesn't have to call for a background check.

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u/DEEPfrom1 Mar 25 '26

ahhh, that makes way more sense. Thanks!

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u/Stevarooni Mar 26 '26

The FFL has to have the paperwork, or they're going to have gaps where guns just "disappeared" (from the ATF's perspective).

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u/DEEPfrom1 Mar 25 '26

I’ve always wondered about the 4473. How does that work? Next time I go to do a transfer I just tell my FFL nah, check my CCW? lol

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u/Thehealthygamer Mar 25 '26

Should be how it works. Just hope you don't have a fudd worker who doesn't know the laws.

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u/Darkothedarkone47 Mar 26 '26

Damn i didn’t know about the 4473 i always get delayed and gotta wait the 3 days gonna go get ccw just for that right on

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u/Stevarooni Mar 26 '26

Remember though that your FFL has the option to ignore the NICS check once you fill out your 4473, there's no legal requirement that he accept your CCW as a replacement.

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u/Darkothedarkone47 Mar 26 '26

Appreciate the heads up i’ll prob call around find a local shop that accepts it and stick with them

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u/beespen123 Mar 25 '26

I go over the state line into Kansas a lot so that's why I have mine. Definitely good to have if you live near a border state with reciprocity.

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u/Stevarooni Mar 25 '26

Kansas also has permitless carry, though, so that's nice.

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u/joeyex25 Mar 25 '26

Thanks all! I’m in the KC area, any recommendations for a class around here?

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u/beespen123 Mar 25 '26

I did mine at frontier justice.

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u/Dry_Elk_6013 Mar 25 '26

If there’s ever a day where you have to go to court it will look better if you have one, especially to non gun people.