Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in St. Louis City County. St. Louis overlooks the Mississippi River, just south of its confluence with the Missouri River, with the iconic Gateway Arch marking its skyline. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the city and surrounding 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 does not require a purchase permit, firearm registration, or waiting period. When purchasing from a dealer, ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS background check are used. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns, 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to your chosen Missouri FFL dealer, who conducts the background check and handles the transfer. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID with your current 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, or 18 for military members and veterans who can legally possess firearms. An optional concealed carry permit is issued by your county sheriff, or by the city sheriff in St. Louis. Open carry is restricted in some cities, and firearms are prohibited on posted private property.
Missouri's primary firearms deer season is the November portion, running from November 14 to 24, 2026, followed by antlerless and alternative methods seasons. Legal firearms include centerfire rifles and pistols with expanding bullets, shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders of .40 caliber or larger, and air-powered rifles. Deer harvested on opening weekend in certain counties must be taken to a CWD sampling station. Verify 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 closest Missouri Department of Conservation facilities to St. Louis.
The Mississippi River bottoms near St. Louis are rich in waterfowl hunting traditions, while the Ozark foothills to the southwest offer deer and turkey hunting opportunities.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, 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 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, eligible adults 19 and older can carry without a permit. The optional permit is issued by your county sheriff or the city sheriff in St. Louis.
November 14 to 24, 2026, as set by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
No, hog hunting is banned on conservation areas. Report sightings to MDC for trappers to remove entire groups.
A G3c or an 856 revolver with a quick-access safe covers home defense; check the city's storage and transport ordinances.
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.