Missouri Concealed Carry Permit
Missouri CCW Training — Start Online
Missouri residents can complete the classroom online, then finish a short live-fire session with a qualified instructor before applying to their county sheriff.
Before you enroll: this course is one part of the requirement
Missouri requires an in-person live-fire qualification in addition to the classroom instruction. This online course covers the classroom portion only — it does not satisfy the live-fire requirement. That has to be completed separately, in person, with an instructor qualified to conduct it under that state's rules.
Specific to Missouri: Live fire is required: at least 20 rounds at 7 yards plus a 20-round live-fire test, in front of a qualified firearms safety instructor (RSMo 571.111). The online course covers the classroom part only.
Depending on where you are and which program you're pursuing, we may be able to provide that in-person training or help you find an instructor who can. Ask us before or after you enroll — we'd rather sort it out early.
We can't guarantee instructor availability in every area, or that a particular instructor will be accepted by your issuing authority. Confirm both before you book.
At a glance
- Credential
- Missouri Concealed Carry Permit
- Issued by
- County sheriff
- Residents
- Eligible
- Nonresidents
- Generally not eligible
- Online training
- Available
- Live fire
- Required
- Course price
- $74.99
- Provider
- U.S. LawShield
Last reviewed November 2026. Verify current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
Check that your county accepts online classroom training
Why consider a Missouri CCW
What a Missouri CCW gets you.
Missouri is a permitless-carry state, which leads some residents to conclude a permit is pointless. That is the wrong read. A Missouri permit is what other states recognize when you leave Missouri — permitless carry stops at the state line.
The training itself splits cleanly. Classroom instruction can be completed online on your schedule. The live-fire portion is short (U.S. LawShield describes it as a 1 to 2 hour range session) but it has to be done in person with a qualified firearms safety instructor.
Check with your county first. U.S. LawShield notes that while its course is approved by the state, a few Missouri counties have been unwilling to accept online classroom training. A two-minute call to your sheriff's CCW office before you enroll avoids that problem.
How it works
The Missouri process, in order.
Steps marked “handled elsewhere” are run by the government or a third party — not by us. Knowing which is which is most of what prevents wasted money.
Confirm eligibility
Missouri screens age, residency and statutory prohibitors.
Complete the online classroom training
The U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW course covers the classroom curriculum, including Missouri law and use of force.
Complete the live-fire session
Fire at least 20 rounds at 7 yards, then pass a 20-round live-fire test with a qualified firearms safety instructor present. The course includes instructions for scheduling it.
Apply through your county sheriffHandled elsewhere
Submit your application, training certificate, fingerprints and fee to the sheriff of your county of residence.
What you'll learn
Inside the coursework.
U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW Online Training — delivered online by U.S. LawShield.
- Missouri law governing concealed carry permits and restricted locations
- Use of force and defense of self and others under Missouri law
- Safe handling, storage and transportation of firearms
- Concealed carry practices and awareness
- Interacting with law enforcement while armed
- Post-incident considerations
Residency
Resident vs. nonresident.
Missouri residents
EligibleMissouri residents (and armed forces members stationed in Missouri) apply to the sheriff of their county of residence after completing both classroom instruction and the live-fire qualification.
Everyone else
Limited or not availableMissouri does not offer a general nonresident permit. If you live elsewhere and want coverage while traveling through Missouri, look at whether Missouri recognizes your home-state license, or at nonresident-eligible states.
Looking for a permit you can get without living in the state? See which states issue to nonresidents.
Read this before you buy
What this course does — and does not do.
Every state page on this site carries this section. If a training company won't tell you where its product stops, that is the information you needed.
What this course does
- Delivers Missouri's classroom curriculum online
- Covers Missouri-specific law rather than generic material
- Produces documentation toward your sheriff's application
- Separates the seat time from the range day so you can schedule each independently
What it does not do
- Does not satisfy the live-fire requirement
- Is not accepted by every county: confirm with your sheriff before you enroll
- Does not issue your permit — your county sheriff does
- Does not create a nonresident permit option where Missouri does not offer one
About the live-fire requirement
Travel value
What could a Missouri CCW add to your carry strategy?
A second license is worth it where it covers ground your current one doesn't — and that depends entirely on the combination. So look at the actual recognition below, with the states you travel to in mind, rather than assuming any permit simply adds coverage.
We haven't published a recognition map for this permit yet.
We only publish reciprocity once someone here has read the issuing authority's own current list and transcribed it. We have not finished that for the Missouri Concealed Carry Permit, and a plausible-looking guess is worse than nothing when you are planning to travel armed. Verify current recognition directly with the sources below before you rely on it.
Quick answers
Missouri, in plain terms.
Can a nonresident get a Missouri CCW?
No. Missouri does not offer a general nonresident permit.
Does Missouri require live fire?
Yes. Missouri requires an in-person range qualification in addition to the classroom instruction.
Can I complete Missouri training online?
The classroom portion, yes. Missouri still requires you to complete the range component in person.
Who issues the Missouri CCW?
County sheriff.
FAQ
Missouri questions, answered.
Can a nonresident get a Missouri concealed carry permit?
No. Missouri does not offer a general nonresident permit. The permit is a resident credential.
Does Missouri require live fire?
Yes. Under RSMo 571.111 you fire at least 20 rounds at 7 yards, then pass a 20-round live-fire test with a qualified firearms safety instructor present. The online course covers the classroom portion only.
Missouri allows permitless carry — why get a permit?
Because permitless carry only applies inside Missouri. A permit is the credential other states recognize when you travel, and it can matter in specific situations even within Missouri.
How much does the Missouri course cost?
The U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW online training is $74.99. Range qualification and county fees are separate.
Best value: 12 courses, one price
The Missouri course covers CCW training. Who covers everything else?
Traffic stops, prohibited places, transport, storage, holsters and range skills all matter once you carry. This bundle is the refresher for all of it.
$49.99 for all 12, about $4.17 a course
Save at least $59.90 over buying them one at a time at $9.99 each, and Loading & Unloading Handguns is only available here. All 12 are online, 3 to 4 hours in total, on any device, and your progress is saved.
Educational courses from U.S. LawShield. They don't replace your state's licensing requirements.
After the decision
Carrying raises a question the permit course doesn't answer.
Your CCW course covers Missouri law and when force is justified. What it can't cover is the process that follows a defensive incident: investigation, charging decisions, and the civil claim that can arrive much later.
Some students look into a legal-defense membership at this point. It's worth understanding before you decide either way.
U.S. LawShield is an independent company. We're one of their instructor partners and may be compensated for referrals.
Start your training
Begin your Missouri CCW training.
U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW Online Training · $74.99 · Delivered by U.S. LawShield. You complete it on your own schedule.
Before you enroll: this course is one part of the requirement
Missouri requires an in-person live-fire qualification in addition to the classroom instruction. This online course covers the classroom portion only — it does not satisfy the live-fire requirement. That has to be completed separately, in person, with an instructor qualified to conduct it under that state's rules.
Specific to Missouri: Live fire is required: at least 20 rounds at 7 yards plus a 20-round live-fire test, in front of a qualified firearms safety instructor (RSMo 571.111). The online course covers the classroom part only.
Depending on where you are and which program you're pursuing, we may be able to provide that in-person training or help you find an instructor who can. Ask us before or after you enroll — we'd rather sort it out early.
We can't guarantee instructor availability in every area, or that a particular instructor will be accepted by your issuing authority. Confirm both before you book.
Purchases are completed on the U.S. LawShield site. The Ammo Academy earns a commission on courses bought through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & official resources
Last reviewed: November 2026
- Missouri Revised Statutes § 571.111
Firearms safety training requirements, including the live-fire component
- Missouri Revised Statutes § 571.101
Concealed carry permit eligibility and county sheriff issuance
- U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW course listing
Range proficiency session length, and the note that a few counties have not accepted the online course
Program details for the U.S. LawShield Missouri CCW Online Training were provided by U.S. LawShield Instructor Relations. Statutory and procedural details are sourced to the issuing authority above.
Educational information only. Not legal advice. Firearm laws change, and requirements vary by state, county and issuing authority. Verify current requirements with the issuing authority before you apply.
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