Is a Kentucky Non-Resident Permit Valid in Missouri?

Why

• Kentucky does not issue carry permits to non-residents (kentucky residents (or us citizens / lawfully admitted persons on active military duty assigned to a kentucky posting) only - ksp ccdw qualifications).

RSMo 571.107.1 gives 'a concealed carry endorsement or permit issued by another state or political subdivision of another state' the same statewide effect as a Missouri permit; the AG confirms Missouri recognizes permits from every state that issues them. No issuing-state residency condition.

Carry rules in Missouri

Crossing into Missouri swaps the rulebook. Here is what changes for a visiting carrier.

• No proactive duty to inform. Permit holders must carry the permit plus photo ID and display them on a peace officer's request (RSMo 571.121); failure is a civil citation up to $35, not a crime.
• Missouri sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Missouri allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• Any person 19+ (18 if military or honorably discharged) may carry a loaded concealable firearm in the passenger compartment of a vehicle without a permit (RSMo 571.030.3).

Off-limits places in Missouri

Missouri bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• Police, sheriff or highway patrol stations
• Within 25 feet of a polling place on election day

See all 6 places you can't carry in Missouri →

Kentucky vs Missouri: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Kentucky into Missouri changes one rule: permitless carry (Yes (21+) → Yes).

Going the other way, a Missouri non-resident permit in Kentucky: no such permit issued.

Permits that do work in Missouri

These non-resident permits are honored in Missouri, ranked by how many states honor each one. They are issued to people who live outside the issuing state, subject to its eligibility rules.

• North Dakota non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
• Ohio non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
• Idaho non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• Texas non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• Florida non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• South Carolina non-resident permit · honored in 32 states

Driving on from Missouri

How a Kentucky non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Missouri:

• Arkansas — No such permit issued
• Illinois — No such permit issued
• Iowa — No such permit issued
• Kansas — No such permit issued
• Nebraska — No such permit issued
• Oklahoma — No such permit issued
• Tennessee — No such permit issued

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Frequently asked questions

Does Missouri honor a Kentucky resident permit?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Missouri treats the two permit types differently.

Can a Missouri non-resident permit holder carry in Kentucky?

Missouri does not issue non-resident carry permits, so there is no such permit to carry in Kentucky.

Does Kentucky issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Kentucky issues carry permits to residents only (kentucky residents (or US citizens / lawfully admitted persons on active military duty assigned to a Kentucky posting) only - KSP CCDW qualifications). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.