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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2135 lowers concealed carry permit age requirement to 18 and updates permit fees and rules
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Bob Titus
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2135 lowers the minimum age eligibility for obtaining standard, extended, and lifetime concealed carry permits from 19 to 18 years old. The measure also establishes application and renewal processes, sets fee structures up to $500 for lifetime permits, and outlines procedures for permit suspension, revocation, and small claims court petitions.
Young adults aged 18 to 18.5 gain eligibility to apply for concealed carry permits without needing prior military service, while sheriffs' offices collect adjusted nonrefundable processing fees up to $100 for standard permits, $200 for 10-year permits, $250 for 25-year permits, and $500 for lifetime permits.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
concealed carry permit applicants aged 18 and older
Young adults aged 18 and older become eligible to apply for concealed carry permits without prior military service requirements.
county sheriffs
Sheriffs are responsible for processing applications, conducting background checks, issuing permits or provisional permits, and collecting fee revenues credited to the sheriff's revolving fund.
active military members
Active military members benefit from adjusted renewal procedures, including the option to renew by mail starting August 28, 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much can sheriffs charge for processing a new concealed carry permit?
What happens if my background check takes longer than 45 days?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Elimination of Military Service Exception for 18-Year-Olds
The bill expands permit eligibility for all 18-year-olds rather than restricting the under-19 exception solely to members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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