Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in St. Louis City County. St. Louis is a major city on the Mississippi River, known for its iconic Gateway Arch. We ship firearms to FFL dealers in St. Louis City and the surrounding area.
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, registration, or waiting period for firearms. Dealer sales require ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders are shipped to the FFL dealer of your choice in Missouri.
Dealers in these communities all work for St. Louis-area buyers:
Missouri allows permitless concealed carry for adults aged 19 and older (18 for service members and veterans) who are legally eligible to own a firearm. An optional permit can be obtained from the St. Louis City County Sheriff. Open carry may be restricted in some cities, and firearms are prohibited on posted property.
Missouri's November firearms deer season runs from November 14 to 24, 2026, with additional antlerless and alternative-methods portions later. Legal firearms include centerfire rifles and pistols with expanding bullets, slug shotguns, and muzzleloaders. Always check MDC regulations and CWD sampling requirements.
Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles County and Jay Henges Shooting Range in the Meramec valley are the closest MDC facilities to St. Louis.
The Mississippi River bottoms near St. Louis offer a rich waterfowl hunting tradition, while the nearby Ozark foothills provide opportunities for deer and turkey hunting.
Public ranges on the city pages are operated or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Most require a license or a day pass and close on some weekdays; check the agency page first.
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, for eligible adults aged 19 and older. The permit from the St. Louis City County Sheriff is optional.
November 14 to 24, 2026.
No. Only the federal background check is required.
A compact 9mm such as the PFC9 with a rail light and a quick-access safe covers home defense and range trips; check any city storage or transport ordinance.
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 St. Louis City County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.