"No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms
(within his own lands or tenements)."

-- THOMAS JEFFERSON

"We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution."

-- ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Missouri, Utah, Florida, Pennsylvania and Maine

PERMITS
You Have A Choice

Missouri recognizes all out-of-state permits, even if you are not a resident of the issuing state. An out-of-state permit might be more economical and better serve your needs.
All permits listed are available by mail and we will supply the necessary paperwork.

To assist you in your choice, compare the information and maps below that apply to the permit you are considering.
The states shown in black or gray will not honor your permit!
All states shown in white have established reciprocity for a Missouri resident holding that particular permit.

Issuing
State
Cost of
Permit
# of Years
Valid
Renewal
Fee
# of States
Honoring
Min.
Age
Missouri
up to $111
3
$61
36
23
($11 of these fees are collected by the DMV to issue your photo ID)
Florida
$154
7
$112
29
21
(Florida added a $42 charge to re-run your fingerprints every 5 years, making them the most expensive choice.)
Utah
$65.25
5
$10
29
21
(As a certified Utah Instructor, I feel like this is the best permit for the money. To qualify for this permit your training and instructor must be approved by the state of Utah.)
Maine
$60
4
$60
12
18
(Maine is the only option avaiable to young adults at the age of 18.)
Pennsylvania
$26
5
$19
21
21
(Pennsylvania will only issue a permit to IL and WI residents, as their home states do not have a permit system in place.)
If a MO resident carries a MO permit,
it will be honored in MO and the
states shown in white
If a MO or IL resident carries a FL permit,
it will be honored in FL and the
states shown in white

If a MO or IL resident carries a UT permit,
it will be honored in UT and the
states shown in white
If a MO or IL resident carries a PA permit,
it will be honored in PA and the
states shown in white
Laws and reciprocity agreements are constantly changing. It is your responsibility to keep informed and in compliance. Visits the links page to build a current map based on your permit(s) or check basic gun laws for the states you plan to visit.

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