| Dwayne Carey Boone County Sheriff |
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Boone County Sheriff's Department and Jail 2121 County Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 |
Office (573) 875-1111 Fax (573) 874-8953 |
Conceal & Carry Finger Print Station
How do I get my concealed carry permit?
Where can I get the training certificate needed for concealed carry?
Where can I apply for my permit?
Do other states recognize a Missouri CCW permit?
Are there places in Missouri I can't carry a concealed firearm after I get my permit?
Do I have to get a CCW permit if I only want to carry a concealed firearm in my car?
How long will it take to get my CCW permit?
How long is my concealed carry permit good for?
Do I have to carry my certificate form with me when I have a concealed firearm?
How do I get my concealed carry permit?Applicants must first meet eligibility requirements as specified by Missouri Statute 571.101 and complete training requirements as stated in 571.111.
Applicants can apply by presenting their firearms safety training certificate, a positive picture I.D., current address, two complete sets of fingerprints and a non-refundable fee.
Where can I get the training certificate needed for concealed carry?There are a number of private vendors who are offering this training in the area. They can be located by advertisement in the media, contact with the shooting organizations in the area and a list of vendors & instructors can be obtained from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.
Where can I apply for my permit?Applicants from Boone County may apply at one of the three locations listed below:
Ashland Police Department
109 E. Broadway St.
Ashland, MO 65010
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
After hours please call 573-442-6131 and ask for an officer to meet you at the Ashland Police Department
Boone County Sheriff's Department
2121 County Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hallsville Police Department
202 Hwy 124 East
Hallsville, MO 65255
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Other hours by appointment only/Saturday & Sunday
The fee for application for a CCW permit is $95.25.
The three agencies processing CCW applications in Boone County accept payment differently. The Boone County Sheriff's Department accepts payment in the following manner:
Cash: $62.00
Check: $33.25/payable to MSHP Criminal Records Fund
Contact Ashland and Hallsville Police Departments to discuss their payment criteria.
Do other states recognize a Missouri CCW permit?Yes, a number of other states recognize Missouri CCW permits.
For a viewing of states that accept Missouri's endorsement you may go to the Missouri Attorney General's Office Web site at the following address:
http://ago.mo.gov/Concealed-Weapons/Concealed-Carry-Reciprocity-Missouri.htm.
Are there places in Missouri I can’t carry a concealed firearm after I get my permit?There are a number of places specifically named in the law in which concealed firearms are prohibited.
Missouri Statute 571.107 specifically lists locations and under what circumstances that concealed carry is prohibited. 571.107 may be viewed by visiting http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5710000107.HTM.
Do I have to get a CCW permit if I only want to carry a concealed firearm in my car?No. A citizen age 21 or older may carry a concealable firearm in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, as long as such concealable firearm is lawfully possessed.
I took a firearms safety course a number of years ago. Can I use that certificate to apply for a CCW permit without taking a new course?With the exception of firearms instructor or certification training, no personal firearms safety training offered prior to the passage of this law will be accepted. Firearms safety courses for application purposes must meet specific requirements by law, and must be held after 09/11/03 to be acceptable.
How long will it take to get my CCW permit?"That can vary, depending on the time it takes to complete the background check. However, a certificate will be issued or denied within 45 calendar days from the date of application.
How long is my concealed carry permit good for?The concealed carry certificate is good for a period of three years from the date of issuance.
Do I have to carry my certificate form with me when I have a concealed firearm?Yes. Any person issued a concealed carry certificate shall carry it at all times and shall display the certificate upon the request of any peace officer.
Where can I find all of the Missouri Statutes that pertain to Concealed Carry and other weapons offenses?The entire Missouri Revised Statute chapter 571 may be viewed by visiting http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C571.HTM.
Section 571.101, RMSo, covers concealed carry endorsements, application requirements—approval procedures—issuance of certificates, when—record-keeping requirements—fees.