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Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permits

Apply, Renew, or Update Your CCW Permit

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office provides Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits for eligible residents. Applications are accepted 24/7 at our office.

First-Time Applicants
Permit Renewal
Name or Address Changes
Lost or Stolen Permits
Instructor Registration

First-Time CCW Applicants

To obtain a Concealed Carry Permit, applicants must meet all legal requirements outlined in RSMo 571.101.

Application Requirements:

  • Firearms Safety Training Certificate (minimum 8 hours, compliant with RSMo 571.111)
  • Valid Missouri ID showing Cape Girardeau County residency (or proof of residency if ID does not list Cape Girardeau County)
  • $80.00 Application Fee (cash, check, or money order payable to Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office)
  • Fingerprinting & Background Check through the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Approval Process:

  • Applications undergo a criminal background check
  • Processing takes up to 45 days-please wait for notification before contacting our office
  • Felony convictions, including those with a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS), will disqualify applicants

CCW Permit Renewal

  • CCW Permits issued before August 28, 2013: Valid for 3 years
  • CCW Permits issued after August 28, 2013: Valid for 5 years

Renewal Process:
1 Bring your current CCW permit and valid ID to the Sheriff's Office
2 Complete a renewal application
3 Pay the $50 renewal fee
4 If your permit is expired over 6 months, you must reapply and provide a copy of your original training certificate
5 You do not need to retake the firearms safety course if you have valid documentation

Expired Permits:

  • Additional fees may apply
  • Reapplication required for permits expired over 6 months

Permit Changes & Replacements

Name Change

If you legally change your name, you must update your CCW permit within 30 days.
Bring:

  • Current CCW Permit
  • Legal proof of name change (Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Court Order, etc.)
  • $10 fee

Address Change

If you move to a new county, you must notify the Sheriff of your new county of residence within 30 days.
Bring:

  • Current CCW Permit
  • Proof of new address (Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, Insurance Card, or Tax Bill)
  • $10 fee

Lost or Stolen Permit

If your CCW permit is lost or stolen, you must submit a written statement to the Sheriff's Office within 7 days.
Bring:

  • Valid ID
  • $10 fee
  • A replacement permit will be issued

Finding a CCW Instructor

The Sheriff's Office does not recommend or provide instructor lists. However, you can find a qualified instructor through:

  • Online searches
  • Local gun shops
  • Phone directories

Ensure your chosen instructor meets Missouri state training requirements.

Instructor Registration

If you are a CCW Instructor and want to be listed in the Missouri Sheriff's Association State Database, you must:
Provide:

  • Valid Instructor Certification(s)
  • Signed & Notarized Course Outline
  • Instructor Photo
  • $10 Annual Registration Fee

Instructor registration must be renewed annually. The database is confidential, accessible only to Missouri Sheriffs.

Additional CCW Resources

Missouri Gun Laws & Reciprocity
- GunLaws.com - Nationwide CCW law information
- Missouri Sheriff's Association - FAQs and legal references
- Missouri Attorney General's Office - CCW Reciprocity Information
- Missouri State Highway Patrol - CCW FAQ & Regulations

Know where you can and cannot legally carry your firearm!

Contact Us

Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office
Non-Emergency: (573) 243-3551
Email: contact@capecountysheriff.org

For emergencies, always dial 911.