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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2523 raises concealed carry permit age minimum to 21 and modifies firearm regulations
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Ray Reed
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 2523 raises the minimum age requirement from 19 to 21 for obtaining concealed carry permits, extended concealed carry permits, and lifetime concealed carry permits, while making exceptions for military members and veterans aged 18 or older. The bill also updates definitions for s, sets rules for firearm safety training rulemakings, and adjusts penalties and revocation procedures for weapons offenses.
- Missouri issues concealed carry permits and extended or lifetime permits through county sheriffs under Chapter 571 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. context
- House Bill 2523 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly by Representative Ray Reed. context
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
Applicants aged 19 to 20 who are not military members or veterans are newly ineligible for permits, and all applicants face updated fee structures and background check rules.
County sheriffs
Sheriffs are responsible for processing applications, conducting background checks, issuing provisional and regular permits, and maintaining permit records.
State employees
State employees are explicitly allowed to store locked, non-visible firearms in their vehicles while parked on state-owned or leased property during work activities.
Members of the United States Armed Forces
Military members and veterans aged 18 and older retain eligibility for concealed carry permits and endorsements despite the general age increase to 21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can state employees keep a firearm in their vehicle while on state property?
What happens if someone carries a concealed firearm into a building where carrying is prohibited?
How much does a lifetime concealed carry permit cost under the proposed schedule?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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 18, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Raising Concealed Carry Age Floor
House Bill 2523 moves Missouri's concealed carry eligibility age upward from 19 to 21, reversing prior legislative expansions for younger adults while carving out targeted protections for military personnel.
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- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz65Current news / social attention level
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