Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in St. Louis (independent city) County. St. Louis sits on the Mississippi River just below its meeting with the Missouri, marked by the Gateway Arch. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the city and in St. Louis County.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Missouri law allows.
Missouri has no purchase permit, registration or waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473 and the federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Missouri FFL you select, who runs the check and transfers the firearm. Bring a current government photo ID that shows your address.
Dealers in these communities all work for St. Louis-area buyers:
Missouri has allowed permitless concealed carry since 2017 for adults 19 and older (18 for members and veterans of the armed forces) who can legally own a firearm. The optional concealed carry permit is issued by the sheriff of the county where you live, or in the City of St. Louis by the city sheriff. Some cities limit open carry, and posted private property remains off limits.
Missouri's main firearms deer hunt is the November portion, which runs from November 14 to 24, 2026, with later antlerless and alternative methods portions. Centerfire rifles and pistols with expanding bullets, shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders of .40 caliber or larger and air-powered rifles are legal. Deer taken on opening weekend in some counties must go to a CWD sampling station. Check the current MDC regulations for your county.
Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles County and Jay Henges Shooting Range in the Meramec valley are the MDC facilities closest to St. Louis.
The river bottoms around St. Louis carry a long waterfowl tradition, and the Ozark foothills to the southwest hold deer and turkey.
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Clayton, Florissant, Kirkwood, St. Louis or anywhere in St. Louis (independent city) County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No, not for eligible adults 19 and older. The optional permit is issued by your county sheriff, or the city sheriff in St. Louis.
November 14 to 24, 2026, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
No. Missouri bans hog hunting on conservation areas and asks the public to report hogs to MDC so trappers can remove whole groups.
Many city buyers start with a mid-size 9mm handgun for home defense and range practice, or a pump shotgun. Check local rules on where you can shoot and how to transport a firearm before you buy.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Sheriff of the City of St. Louis or a local attorney about your own situation.