Missouri firearms statistics

Name: Missouri firearms statistics
Creator: USA Arms
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How many guns Missouri makes and who makes them, the jobs and pay behind them, licenses, background checks, exports, hunting licenses and conservation money. Every figure comes from a federal source and keeps that source’s own period.

Newest data: FBI checks through August 2026 · ATF licenses, August 2026 · ATF production, 2024 · BLS jobs, 2025. How Missouri compares · U.S. statistics · Missouri directory

55,139firearms made in Missouri in 2024, 21st of 50 states and 0.6% of U.S. productionATF · 2024
2,437federal firearms license records, 7th of 50 statesATF · Aug 2026
521,787paid hunting-license holders, 10th of 50 statesUSFWS · license year 2024
475,729FBI background checks in 2025, 6.9% of them for permits. A check is not a saleFBI · 2025, 12 months
238private jobs making small arms in 2025, paying $60,281 on averageBLS · 2025
$22,441,430Wildlife Restoration apportionment for fiscal 2026, 12th of 50 statesUSFWS · FY 2026
$87.8 millionof firearms and ammunition exported from Missouri in 2025, across 4 product groupsCensus · 2025, 12 months

How many guns are made in Missouri?

Plants in Missouri reported making 55,139 firearms in 2024, down from 666,809 in 2023. That is 0.6% of U.S. production, 21st among the states. The high was 2,467,145 in 2021. [1] See gun manufacturers in Missouri for the makers listed in our directory.

Firearms manufactured in Missouri, 2004–2024 firearms

Hatched: withheld

2024: 55,139 · 2023: 666,809 · 91.7% fewer

2022 withheld99,59383,0452,467,14599,59383,0452.47M2.47M

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report (AFMER), plants in Missouri, by calendar year. ATF withheld the state’s figures for 2022 and 1992–2003.

55,139firearms reported by plants in Missouri for 2024, 0.6% of U.S. production; 666,809 for 2023ATF AFMER · calendar year 2024 · MissouriCite

What Missouri makes

Rifles were 47.5% of Missouri production in 2024.

Rifles26,210 47.5%
Pistols12,858 23.3%
Shotguns177 0.3%
Revolvers90 0.2%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. Each type adds up what Missouri plants reported.

Largest filings in Missouri, 2024

Each row is one plant’s ATF filing. Names appear as filed and are not yet matched to manufacturer pages. Missouri had 109 filings in 2024.

Largest filings, 2024
#	Filing	Plant city	Firearms, 2024	Share of Missouri
1	CMMG Inc.Boonville · 40.0%	Boonville	22,036	40.0%
2	Black Rain Ordnance Inc.Neosho · 29.1%	Neosho	16,073	29.1%
3	The Cutting Edge Precision Machining Services Inc.Mount Vernon · 10.9%	Mount Vernon	6,017	10.9%
4	Bad Attitude Department, LLCAlbany · 6.3%	Albany	3,476	6.3%
5	The Boeing CompanySaint Charles · 5.1%	Saint Charles	2,822	5.1%
6	KAK Industry LLCAlbany · 1.7%	Albany	934	1.7%
7	Ed Brown Products, Inc.Perry · 1.4%	Perry	755	1.4%
8	G A Precision LLCNorth Kansas City · 0.6%	North Kansas City	346	0.6%
9	Freedom Guns and Ammo LLCPerryville · 0.6%	Perryville	333	0.6%
10	SGT Stitches Armory LLCFordland · 0.6%	Fordland	328	0.6%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024 filings. A filing covers one plant, so it is not a company total.

Production by city

Saint Charles has the most filings (4), and Boonville reported the most firearms.

Boonville22,201 2 filings
Neosho16,078 2 filings
Mount Vernon6,017 1 filing
Albany4,416 3 filings
Saint Charles3,015 4 filings
Perry755 1 filing
North Kansas City384 3 filings
Fordland340 2 filings

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. A filing’s city is where the plant is, not always where the company is based.

Who makes America's guns?Missouri’s largest filings each year · compare Missouri with another state or year

Show all 21 years

Firearms made in Missouri, in all and by type
Year	Firearms made	Rifles	Pistols	Shotguns	Revolvers
2024	Firearms made55,139	Rifles26,210Sum of 109 filings	Pistols12,858Sum of 109 filings	Shotguns177Sum of 109 filings	Revolvers90Sum of 109 filings
2023	Firearms made666,809	Rifles133,096Sum of 105 filings	Pistols403,037Sum of 105 filings	Shotguns1,400Sum of 105 filings	Revolvers126,375Sum of 105 filings
2022	Firearms madeWithheld	RiflesNot reported	PistolsNot reported	ShotgunsNot reported	RevolversNot reported
2021	Firearms made2,467,145	Rifles481,952Sum of 93 filings	Pistols1,676,319Sum of 93 filings	Shotguns2,821Sum of 93 filings	Revolvers232,357Sum of 93 filings
2020	Firearms made2,389,522	Rifles534,086Sum of 81 filings	Pistols1,580,004Sum of 81 filings	Shotguns214Sum of 81 filings	Revolvers267,471Sum of 81 filings
2019	Firearms made762,746	Rifles141,389Sum of 64 filings	Pistols528,279Sum of 64 filings	Shotguns69Sum of 64 filings	Revolvers83,251Sum of 64 filings
2018	Firearms made24,048	Rifles8,756Sum of 63 filings	Pistols8,167Sum of 63 filings	Shotguns3Sum of 63 filings	Revolvers3Sum of 63 filings
2017	Firearms made21,390	Rifles6,945	Pistols2,399	Shotguns459	Revolvers3
2016	Firearms made39,183	Rifles11,732Sum of 51 filings	Pistols2,837Sum of 51 filings	Shotguns3,023Sum of 51 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 51 filings
2015	Firearms made99,593	Rifles91,200Sum of 55 filings	Pistols2,591Sum of 55 filings	Shotguns1,479Sum of 55 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 55 filings
2014	Firearms made35,484	Rifles24,551Sum of 52 filings	Pistols3,713Sum of 52 filings	Shotguns1,830Sum of 52 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 52 filings
2013	Firearms made83,045	Rifles42,170Sum of 55 filings	Pistols3,953Sum of 55 filings	Shotguns2,281Sum of 55 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 55 filings

Earlier years, 2004–2012

Firearms made in Missouri, in all and by type, 2004–2012
Year	Firearms made	Rifles	Pistols	Shotguns	Revolvers
2012	Firearms made58,670	Rifles36,650Sum of 45 filings	Pistols2,815Sum of 45 filings	Shotguns2,797Sum of 45 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 45 filings
2011	Firearms made12,836	Rifles9,801Sum of 37 filings	Pistols2,285Sum of 37 filings	Shotguns10Sum of 37 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 37 filings
2010	Firearms made12,366	Rifles9,080Sum of 40 filings	Pistols1,931Sum of 40 filings	Shotguns12Sum of 40 filings	Revolvers3Sum of 40 filings
2009	Firearms made18,092	Rifles15,384Sum of 34 filings	Pistols1,549Sum of 34 filings	Shotguns7Sum of 34 filings	Revolvers1Sum of 34 filings
2008	Firearms made18,779	Rifles17,040Sum of 20 filings	Pistols1,332Sum of 20 filings	Shotguns0Sum of 20 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 20 filings
2007	Firearms made3,845	Rifles2,699Sum of 18 filings	Pistols1,111Sum of 18 filings	Shotguns11Sum of 18 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 18 filings
2006	Firearms made3,500	Rifles2,536Sum of 15 filings	Pistols946Sum of 15 filings	Shotguns18Sum of 15 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 15 filings
2005	Firearms made1,579	Rifles811	Pistols602	Shotguns18	Revolvers0
2004	Firearms made1,206	Rifles710Sum of 9 filings	Pistols473Sum of 9 filings	Shotguns23Sum of 9 filings	Revolvers0Sum of 9 filings

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In 2024, 55,139 firearms were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report.Cite
In 2024, 26,210 rifles were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2024, 12,858 pistols were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2024, 177 shotguns were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2024, 90 revolvers were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2023, 666,809 firearms were manufactured in Missouri, as reported to ATF in the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (CMMG INC, Boonville) reported 22,036 firearms made in Boonville, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (BLACK RAIN ORDNANCE INC, Neosho) reported 16,073 firearms made in Neosho, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (THE CUTTING EDGE PRECISION MACHINING SERVICES INC, Mount Vernon) reported 6,017 firearms made in Mount Vernon, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (BAD ATTITUDE DEPARTMENT, LLC, Albany) reported 3,476 firearms made in Albany, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (THE BOEING COMPANY, Saint Charles) reported 2,822 firearms made in Saint Charles, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (KAK INDUSTRY LLC, Albany) reported 934 firearms made in Albany, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (ED BROWN PRODUCTS, INC, Perry) reported 755 firearms made in Perry, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (G A PRECISION LLC, North Kansas City) reported 346 firearms made in North Kansas City, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (FREEDOM GUNS AND AMMO LLC, Perryville) reported 333 firearms made in Perryville, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, one ATF manufacturing filing (SGT STITCHES ARMORY LLC, Fordland) reported 328 firearms made in Fordland, Missouri.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Boonville, Missouri reported 22,201 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Neosho, Missouri reported 16,078 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Mount Vernon, Missouri reported 6,017 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Albany, Missouri reported 4,416 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Saint Charles, Missouri reported 3,015 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Perry, Missouri reported 755 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in North Kansas City, Missouri reported 384 firearms made.Cite
In 2024, ATF manufacturing filings in Fordland, Missouri reported 340 firearms made.Cite

How many people make firearms in Missouri?

Private small arms, ordnance and accessories makers (industry code NAICS 332994) in Missouri had 238 jobs at 22 establishments in 2025. Average pay was $60,281 a year. Jobs were highest in 2022, at 289, the first year BLS counted other ordnance makers too. [5]

Private employment in small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing, Missouri, 2001–2025 jobs, annual average

2025: 238 · 2024: 265 · 10.2% fewer

From 2022, includes other ordnance238348200223834820022383482002

Source: BLS county and state jobs counts (QCEW), Missouri, private employers. From 2022, BLS counts other ordnance makers in this industry too, so years on either side of the line are not compared. Years BLS withheld are gaps.

238private jobs making small arms, ordnance and accessories in Missouri at 22 establishments, paying $60,281 on averageBLS QCEW · 2025 annual average · MissouriCite
0.51job concentration (location quotient): small arms manufacturing is about half as large a share of Missouri jobs as of U.S. jobsBLS QCEW · 2025 · NAICS 332994Cite
$170,590,000shipped by 11 small arms plants with 441 employees and a $25,476,000 payrollEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332994Cite
$907,084,000shipped by 12 ammunition plants with 2,043 employees and a $140,625,000 payrollEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332992Cite

Counties with the most small arms plants, 2025

Greene County2 establishments
Jefferson County2 establishments
Clay County1 establishment
Cooper County1 establishment
Gentry County1 establishment
Newton County1 establishment
Platte County1 establishment
Carroll County1 establishment

Source: BLS QCEW, private small arms establishments (NAICS 332994) by county, 2025. BLS publishes every county’s establishment count but withholds most county job counts.

Show all 25 years · jobs, pay and plants

Jobs and pay, 2025, private employers
Measure	Small arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)	Ammunition (332992)
Jobs	Small arms (332994)238	Ammunition (332992)2,160
Average annual pay	Small arms (332994)$60,281	Ammunition (332992)$77,334
Total wages	Small arms (332994)$14,361,909	Ammunition (332992)$167,009,615
Establishments	Small arms (332994)22	Ammunition (332992)15

Source: BLS QCEW, 2025.

Establishments, shipments and payroll, 2022 Economic Census
Measure	Small arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)	Ammunition (332992)
Establishments	Small arms (332994)11	Ammunition (332992)12
Employees	Small arms (332994)441	Ammunition (332992)2,043
Value of shipments	Small arms (332994)$170,590,000	Ammunition (332992)$907,084,000
Value added	Small arms (332994)$98,348,000	Ammunition (332992)$770,904,000
Annual payroll	Small arms (332994)$25,476,000	Ammunition (332992)$140,625,000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census.

Private firearm industry jobs by year, Missouri
Year	Small arms jobs	Ammunition jobs
2025	Small arms jobs238	Ammunition jobs2,160
2024	Small arms jobs265	Ammunition jobs1,931
2023	Small arms jobs269	Ammunition jobs1,878
2022	Small arms jobs289	Ammunition jobs1,956
2021	Small arms jobs280	Ammunition jobs2,010
2020	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobs2,021
2019	Small arms jobs122	Ammunition jobsNot published
2018	Small arms jobs66	Ammunition jobsNot published
2017	Small arms jobs88	Ammunition jobsNot published
2016	Small arms jobs115	Ammunition jobs1,731
2015	Small arms jobs73	Ammunition jobs1,775
2014	Small arms jobs64	Ammunition jobs2,294

Earlier years, 2001–2013

Private firearm industry jobs by year, Missouri, 2001–2013
Year	Small arms jobs	Ammunition jobs
2013	Small arms jobs62	Ammunition jobs2,734
2012	Small arms jobs47	Ammunition jobsNot published
2011	Small arms jobs44	Ammunition jobs2,899
2010	Small arms jobs3	Ammunition jobsNot published
2009	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2008	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2007	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2006	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2005	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2004	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2003	Small arms jobsNot published	Ammunition jobsNot published
2002	Small arms jobs348	Ammunition jobs1,373
2001	Small arms jobs313	Ammunition jobs1,100

Cite a figure from this section (19)

In 2025, private employers in Missouri had 238 jobs in small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, private small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing in Missouri had an employment location quotient of 0.51, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. Above 1, the industry’s share of jobs there is larger than its share nationally.Cite
In 2025, private employers in Missouri paid $14,361,909 in total wages for small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing jobs, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2022, small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturers in Missouri shipped products worth $170,590,000, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturers in Missouri shipped products worth $907,084,000, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2025, private employers in Missouri had 2,160 jobs in ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, average annual pay for private small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing jobs in Missouri was $60,281, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, average annual pay for private ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing jobs in Missouri was $77,334, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, private employers in Missouri paid $167,009,615 in total wages for ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing jobs, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, Missouri had 22 private small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing establishments, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2025, Missouri had 15 private ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing establishments, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.Cite
In 2022, Missouri had 11 small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing establishments, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, Missouri had 12 ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing establishments, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturers in Missouri had 441 employees, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturers in Missouri had 2,043 employees, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturing in Missouri added $98,348,000 in value, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturing in Missouri added $770,904,000 in value, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, small arms, ordnance and accessories (NAICS 332994) manufacturers in Missouri had an annual payroll of $25,476,000, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite
In 2022, ammunition (NAICS 332992) manufacturers in Missouri had an annual payroll of $140,625,000, according to the 2022 Economic Census.Cite

How many federal firearms licenses are there in Missouri?

ATF’s August 2026 list holds 2,437 license records in Missouri, 17 more than a year earlier. Of those, 1,569 are dealers and 563 are manufacturers. A record is one license, not one store, and one business can hold several. [2] License records are not storefronts: to find a store, see gun shops in Missouri.

Dealer and manufacturer license records in Missouri, January 2021 to August 2026 records

Dealers (type 01)
Manufacturers (type 07)

1,5695631,5695631,569563

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, monthly lists. Months ATF did not publish are gaps, not zeros. ATF’s October and November 2025 lists came out during the federal shutdown (October 1 to November 12, 2025), when ATF paused license renewals. Both are about 10% short in every state and license type, and the count recovers in December: licenses waiting on renewal were left off, not closed.

2,437federal firearms license records on the August 2026 list, all 8 listed types together; 2,420 a year earlierATF Federal Firearms Listings · August 2026 · MissouriCite

License types, August 2026

Dealers (type 01)1,569 64.4%
Manufacturers (type 07)563 23.1%
Pawnbrokers (type 02)204 8.4%
Ammunition manufacturers (type 06)51 2.1%
Importers (type 08)28 1.1%
Destructive-device manufacturers (type 10)14 0.6%
Destructive-device importers (type 11)7 0.3%
Destructive-device dealers (type 09)1 <0.1%

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, August 2026. ATF’s public list leaves out collector (type 03) licenses, so they are not counted here. That does not mean there are none.

How do federal firearms license counts and types differ by state?Missouri’s license mix against the U.S. · compare Missouri with another state

Show all 68 months by type

License records in Missouri by type, by month
Month	All listed types	Dealer (01)	Manufacturer (07)	Pawnbroker (02)	Ammunition manufacturer (06)	Importer (08)	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)	Destructive-device importer (11)	Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2026	All types2,437Sum of 8 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,569	Manufacturer (07)563	Pawnbroker (02)204	Ammunition manufacturer (06)51	Importer (08)28	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
July 2026	All types2,437	Dealer (01)1,572	Manufacturer (07)557	Pawnbroker (02)202	Ammunition manufacturer (06)55	Importer (08)28	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
June 2026	All types2,434	Dealer (01)1,576	Manufacturer (07)549	Pawnbroker (02)204	Ammunition manufacturer (06)54	Importer (08)28	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
May 2026	All types2,433	Dealer (01)1,576	Manufacturer (07)548	Pawnbroker (02)204	Ammunition manufacturer (06)55	Importer (08)27	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
April 2026	All types2,423	Dealer (01)1,572	Manufacturer (07)544	Pawnbroker (02)203	Ammunition manufacturer (06)55	Importer (08)26	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
March 2026	All types2,411	Dealer (01)1,569	Manufacturer (07)537	Pawnbroker (02)202	Ammunition manufacturer (06)54	Importer (08)26	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
February 2026	All types2,419	Dealer (01)1,574	Manufacturer (07)537	Pawnbroker (02)203	Ammunition manufacturer (06)55	Importer (08)26	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
January 2026	All types2,410	Dealer (01)1,570	Manufacturer (07)533	Pawnbroker (02)203	Ammunition manufacturer (06)54	Importer (08)26	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
December 2025	All types2,412Sum of 7 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,573	Manufacturer (07)532	Pawnbroker (02)204	Ammunition manufacturer (06)53	Importer (08)27	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
November 2025	All types2,268Sum of 7 reported license types. Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Dealer (01)1,484Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Manufacturer (07)497Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Pawnbroker (02)190Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Ammunition manufacturer (06)51Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Importer (08)25Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Destructive-device importer (11)7Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
October 2025	All types2,179	Dealer (01)1,426	Manufacturer (07)476	Pawnbroker (02)184	Ammunition manufacturer (06)49	Importer (08)23	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14	Destructive-device importer (11)7	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
September 2025	All types2,404Sum of 8 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,569	Manufacturer (07)520	Pawnbroker (02)212	Ammunition manufacturer (06)51	Importer (08)28	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
August 2025	All types2,420	Dealer (01)1,582	Manufacturer (07)519	Pawnbroker (02)214	Ammunition manufacturer (06)51	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
July 2025	All types2,419	Dealer (01)1,590	Manufacturer (07)510	Pawnbroker (02)213	Ammunition manufacturer (06)52	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
June 2025	All types2,429	Dealer (01)1,596	Manufacturer (07)510	Pawnbroker (02)214	Ammunition manufacturer (06)54	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
May 2025	All types2,425	Dealer (01)1,596	Manufacturer (07)507	Pawnbroker (02)215	Ammunition manufacturer (06)52	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
April 2025	All types2,426	Dealer (01)1,599	Manufacturer (07)504	Pawnbroker (02)216	Ammunition manufacturer (06)52	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
March 2025	All types2,411	Dealer (01)1,585	Manufacturer (07)501	Pawnbroker (02)216	Ammunition manufacturer (06)53	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
February 2025	All types2,401	Dealer (01)1,578	Manufacturer (07)498	Pawnbroker (02)215	Ammunition manufacturer (06)54	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
January 2025	All types2,407	Dealer (01)1,584	Manufacturer (07)498	Pawnbroker (02)212	Ammunition manufacturer (06)56	Importer (08)33	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
December 2024	All types2,408	Dealer (01)1,589	Manufacturer (07)493	Pawnbroker (02)213	Ammunition manufacturer (06)56	Importer (08)33	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
November 2024	All types2,427	Dealer (01)1,607	Manufacturer (07)493	Pawnbroker (02)215	Ammunition manufacturer (06)56	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
October 2024	All types2,429	Dealer (01)1,611	Manufacturer (07)487	Pawnbroker (02)214	Ammunition manufacturer (06)59	Importer (08)33	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
September 2024	All types2,431	Dealer (01)1,613	Manufacturer (07)488	Pawnbroker (02)214	Ammunition manufacturer (06)59	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1

Earlier months, January 2021 – August 2024

License records in Missouri by type, by month, January 2021 – August 2024
Month	All listed types	Dealer (01)	Manufacturer (07)	Pawnbroker (02)	Ammunition manufacturer (06)	Importer (08)	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)	Destructive-device importer (11)	Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2024	All types2,443Sum of 8 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,620	Manufacturer (07)492	Pawnbroker (02)215	Ammunition manufacturer (06)59	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
July 2024	All types2,449	Dealer (01)1,626	Manufacturer (07)488	Pawnbroker (02)217	Ammunition manufacturer (06)62	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)8	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
June 2024	All types2,444	Dealer (01)1,630	Manufacturer (07)477	Pawnbroker (02)219	Ammunition manufacturer (06)60	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
May 2024	All types2,451	Dealer (01)1,637	Manufacturer (07)475	Pawnbroker (02)221	Ammunition manufacturer (06)60	Importer (08)31	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
April 2024	All types2,466	Dealer (01)1,648	Manufacturer (07)474	Pawnbroker (02)224	Ammunition manufacturer (06)60	Importer (08)33	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
March 2024	All types2,462	Dealer (01)1,649	Manufacturer (07)469	Pawnbroker (02)223	Ammunition manufacturer (06)63	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
February 2024	All types2,470	Dealer (01)1,654	Manufacturer (07)469	Pawnbroker (02)223	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)32	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
January 2024	All types2,472	Dealer (01)1,651	Manufacturer (07)470	Pawnbroker (02)224	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)34	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
December 2023	All types2,482	Dealer (01)1,656	Manufacturer (07)468	Pawnbroker (02)229	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)36	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
November 2023	All types2,487	Dealer (01)1,662	Manufacturer (07)467	Pawnbroker (02)229	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)36	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
October 2023	All types2,491	Dealer (01)1,667	Manufacturer (07)465	Pawnbroker (02)229	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
September 2023	All types2,492	Dealer (01)1,667	Manufacturer (07)463	Pawnbroker (02)230	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
August 2023	All types2,496	Dealer (01)1,669	Manufacturer (07)462	Pawnbroker (02)233	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
July 2023	All types2,487	Dealer (01)1,665	Manufacturer (07)458	Pawnbroker (02)232	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)9	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
June 2023	All types2,501	Dealer (01)1,680	Manufacturer (07)456	Pawnbroker (02)232	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
May 2023	All types2,504	Dealer (01)1,688	Manufacturer (07)450	Pawnbroker (02)235	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
April 2023	All types2,502	Dealer (01)1,688	Manufacturer (07)446	Pawnbroker (02)236	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
March 2023	All types2,515	Dealer (01)1,699	Manufacturer (07)445	Pawnbroker (02)239	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
February 2023	All types2,516	Dealer (01)1,700	Manufacturer (07)444	Pawnbroker (02)242	Ammunition manufacturer (06)65	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
January 2023	All types2,518	Dealer (01)1,701	Manufacturer (07)443	Pawnbroker (02)242	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
December 2022	All types2,534	Dealer (01)1,718	Manufacturer (07)440	Pawnbroker (02)243	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)40	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1
November 2022	All types2,529Sum of 7 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,722	Manufacturer (07)431	Pawnbroker (02)244	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)40	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
October 2022	All types2,519	Dealer (01)1,716	Manufacturer (07)428	Pawnbroker (02)244	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
September 2022	All types2,540	Dealer (01)1,728	Manufacturer (07)432	Pawnbroker (02)248	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
August 2022	All types2,543	Dealer (01)1,740	Manufacturer (07)417	Pawnbroker (02)254	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
July 2022	All types2,561	Dealer (01)1,757	Manufacturer (07)414	Pawnbroker (02)257	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
June 2022	All types2,562	Dealer (01)1,759	Manufacturer (07)410	Pawnbroker (02)258	Ammunition manufacturer (06)71	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
May 2022	All types2,553	Dealer (01)1,758	Manufacturer (07)401	Pawnbroker (02)258	Ammunition manufacturer (06)72	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
April 2022	All typesNot available	Dealer (01)Not available	Manufacturer (07)Not available	Pawnbroker (02)Not available	Ammunition manufacturer (06)Not available	Importer (08)Not available	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Not available	Destructive-device importer (11)Not available	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not available
March 2022	All types2,553Sum of 7 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,769	Manufacturer (07)392	Pawnbroker (02)258	Ammunition manufacturer (06)71	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
February 2022	All types2,566	Dealer (01)1,783	Manufacturer (07)390	Pawnbroker (02)259	Ammunition manufacturer (06)71	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
January 2022	All types2,567	Dealer (01)1,787	Manufacturer (07)386	Pawnbroker (02)259	Ammunition manufacturer (06)70	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
December 2021	All types2,575	Dealer (01)1,795	Manufacturer (07)386	Pawnbroker (02)260	Ammunition manufacturer (06)69	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
November 2021	All types2,572	Dealer (01)1,792	Manufacturer (07)385	Pawnbroker (02)261	Ammunition manufacturer (06)68	Importer (08)40	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
October 2021	All types2,569	Dealer (01)1,796	Manufacturer (07)382	Pawnbroker (02)259	Ammunition manufacturer (06)67	Importer (08)39	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
September 2021	All types2,554	Dealer (01)1,791	Manufacturer (07)373	Pawnbroker (02)261	Ammunition manufacturer (06)66	Importer (08)38	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
August 2021	All types2,548	Dealer (01)1,786	Manufacturer (07)375	Pawnbroker (02)261	Ammunition manufacturer (06)64	Importer (08)37	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
July 2021	All types2,566	Dealer (01)1,801	Manufacturer (07)377	Pawnbroker (02)263	Ammunition manufacturer (06)64	Importer (08)35	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)11	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
June 2021	All typesNot available	Dealer (01)Not available	Manufacturer (07)Not available	Pawnbroker (02)Not available	Ammunition manufacturer (06)Not available	Importer (08)Not available	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Not available	Destructive-device importer (11)Not available	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not available
May 2021	All types2,545Sum of 7 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,797	Manufacturer (07)370	Pawnbroker (02)262	Ammunition manufacturer (06)60	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)11	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
April 2021	All types2,556	Dealer (01)1,805	Manufacturer (07)371	Pawnbroker (02)264	Ammunition manufacturer (06)60	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)15	Destructive-device importer (11)11	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
March 2021	All types2,547	Dealer (01)1,797	Manufacturer (07)366	Pawnbroker (02)266	Ammunition manufacturer (06)61	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16	Destructive-device importer (11)11	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
February 2021	All types2,547	Dealer (01)1,807	Manufacturer (07)361	Pawnbroker (02)267	Ammunition manufacturer (06)59	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)Not reported
January 2021	All types2,551Sum of 8 reported license types	Dealer (01)1,811	Manufacturer (07)359	Pawnbroker (02)270	Ammunition manufacturer (06)57	Importer (08)30	Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13	Destructive-device importer (11)10	Destructive-device dealer (09)1

Cite a figure from this section (9)

In August 2026, Missouri had 2,437 federal firearms license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 1,569 dealer (type 01) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 563 manufacturer (type 07) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 204 pawnbroker (type 02) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 51 ammunition manufacturer (type 06) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 28 importer (type 08) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 14 destructive device manufacturer (type 10) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 7 destructive device importer (type 11) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite
In August 2026, Missouri had 1 destructive device dealer (type 09) license records in ATF’s Federal Firearms Licensee listings.Cite

How many background checks does Missouri run?

The FBI’s background check system (NICS) logged 475,729 checks in Missouri in 2025, down 3.5% from 2024. Permit checks were 6.9% of them, and a permit check is not a purchase. From January through August 2026 the count was 305,634, against 295,802 a year earlier. [4]

FBI NICS background checks in Missouri per year, 1999–2025 checks

2025: 475,729 · 2024: 492,871 · 3.5% fewer

475,729708,184708,184708,184

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Missouri monthly counts added up by calendar year. A year is shown only when all twelve months are reported.

475,729firearm background checks in Missouri in 2025, 33,029 of them permit checksFBI NICS · 2025 · sum of 12 monthly totalsCite

What the checks were for, 2025

Handgun208,368 43.8%
Long gun176,527 37.1%
Permit27,523 5.8%
Other firearm17,277 3.6%
Multiple firearms15,157 3.2%
Redemption handgun13,271 2.8%
All other types17,606 3.7%

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Missouri counts by type, 2025. The types add up to the year’s 475,729 checks.

Show every year and month

FBI NICS background checks in Missouri by year
Year	Checks
2025	Checks475,729
2024	Checks492,871
2023	Checks502,598
2022	Checks530,932
2021	Checks634,191
2020	Checks708,184
2019	Checks497,858
2018	Checks496,184
2017	Checks524,973
2016	Checks632,319
2015	Checks584,875
2014	Checks517,063

Earlier years, 1999–2013

FBI NICS background checks in Missouri by year, 1999–2013
Year	Checks
2013	Checks567,009
2012	Checks513,303
2011	Checks394,923
2010	Checks349,672
2009	Checks355,678
2008	Checks321,487
2007	Checks274,085
2006	Checks230,374
2005	Checks214,241
2004	Checks209,316
2003	Checks202,865
2002	Checks197,990
2001	Checks199,470
2000	Checks191,578
1999	Checks206,636

FBI NICS background checks in Missouri by month
Month	Checks
August 2026	Checks36,428
July 2026	Checks32,819
June 2026	Checks33,105
May 2026	Checks33,804
April 2026	Checks39,118
March 2026	Checks47,060
February 2026	Checks43,244
January 2026	Checks40,056
December 2025	Checks53,655
November 2025	Checks46,298
October 2025	Checks42,113
September 2025	Checks37,861
August 2025	Checks35,706
July 2025	Checks32,437
June 2025	Checks33,828
May 2025	Checks35,088
April 2025	Checks36,965
March 2025	Checks43,661
February 2025	Checks39,865
January 2025	Checks38,252
December 2024	Checks56,094
November 2024	Checks50,675
October 2024	Checks44,352
September 2024	Checks36,612

Earlier months, November 1998 – August 2024

FBI NICS background checks in Missouri by month, November 1998 – August 2024
Month	Checks
August 2024	Checks40,013
July 2024	Checks33,843
June 2024	Checks32,468
May 2024	Checks34,126
April 2024	Checks37,765
March 2024	Checks45,844
February 2024	Checks43,300
January 2024	Checks37,779
December 2023	Checks59,949
November 2023	Checks52,857
October 2023	Checks44,646
September 2023	Checks36,207
August 2023	Checks36,315
July 2023	Checks31,886
June 2023	Checks33,847
May 2023	Checks34,553
April 2023	Checks37,778
March 2023	Checks49,079
February 2023	Checks44,370
January 2023	Checks41,111
December 2022	Checks58,212
November 2022	Checks50,043
October 2022	Checks41,961
September 2022	Checks39,962
August 2022	Checks39,913
July 2022	Checks39,442
June 2022	Checks40,871
May 2022	Checks36,382
April 2022	Checks44,583
March 2022	Checks56,698
February 2022	Checks44,174
January 2022	Checks38,691
December 2021	Checks61,316
November 2021	Checks51,965
October 2021	Checks47,730
September 2021	Checks43,082
August 2021	Checks42,099
July 2021	Checks42,119
June 2021	Checks42,011
May 2021	Checks46,842
April 2021	Checks58,530
March 2021	Checks77,617
February 2021	Checks48,646
January 2021	Checks72,234
December 2020	Checks66,672
November 2020	Checks65,193
October 2020	Checks58,729
September 2020	Checks52,222
August 2020	Checks53,388
July 2020	Checks60,576
June 2020	Checks67,609
May 2020	Checks57,221
April 2020	Checks58,011
March 2020	Checks76,262
February 2020	Checks48,705
January 2020	Checks43,596
December 2019	Checks58,129
November 2019	Checks51,008
October 2019	Checks44,498
September 2019	Checks36,924
August 2019	Checks42,413
July 2019	Checks31,627
June 2019	Checks32,674
May 2019	Checks34,114
April 2019	Checks35,825
March 2019	Checks51,487
February 2019	Checks42,502
January 2019	Checks36,657
December 2018	Checks56,347
November 2018	Checks50,096
October 2018	Checks41,162
September 2018	Checks35,005
August 2018	Checks37,674
July 2018	Checks30,157
June 2018	Checks32,616
May 2018	Checks31,607
April 2018	Checks38,859
March 2018	Checks58,076
February 2018	Checks49,381
January 2018	Checks35,204
December 2017	Checks62,810
November 2017	Checks56,129
October 2017	Checks43,987
September 2017	Checks37,571
August 2017	Checks37,449
July 2017	Checks32,415
June 2017	Checks36,752
May 2017	Checks34,965
April 2017	Checks40,019
March 2017	Checks52,928
February 2017	Checks50,850
January 2017	Checks39,098
December 2016	Checks63,289
November 2016	Checks57,501
October 2016	Checks50,651
September 2016	Checks41,437
August 2016	Checks44,182
July 2016	Checks46,637
June 2016	Checks45,384
May 2016	Checks40,752
April 2016	Checks49,098
March 2016	Checks64,449
February 2016	Checks67,682
January 2016	Checks61,257
December 2015	Checks89,366
November 2015	Checks55,031
October 2015	Checks49,890
September 2015	Checks40,511
August 2015	Checks40,259
July 2015	Checks37,539
June 2015	Checks37,010
May 2015	Checks37,565
April 2015	Checks42,187
March 2015	Checks52,566
February 2015	Checks55,680
January 2015	Checks47,271
December 2014	Checks64,574
November 2014	Checks60,330
October 2014	Checks50,021
September 2014	Checks39,077
August 2014	Checks40,886
July 2014	Checks30,494
June 2014	Checks30,079
May 2014	Checks31,691
April 2014	Checks38,283
March 2014	Checks46,051
February 2014	Checks48,674
January 2014	Checks36,903
December 2013	Checks51,223
November 2013	Checks47,444
October 2013	Checks42,480
September 2013	Checks35,901
August 2013	Checks38,352
July 2013	Checks32,926
June 2013	Checks32,677
May 2013	Checks39,002
April 2013	Checks47,963
March 2013	Checks62,321
February 2013	Checks65,205
January 2013	Checks71,515
December 2012	Checks81,243
November 2012	Checks55,571
October 2012	Checks44,157
September 2012	Checks37,258
August 2012	Checks39,336
July 2012	Checks30,826
June 2012	Checks30,925
May 2012	Checks30,808
April 2012	Checks34,335
March 2012	Checks44,469
February 2012	Checks49,037
January 2012	Checks35,338
December 2011	Checks48,893
November 2011	Checks39,621
October 2011	Checks34,786
September 2011	Checks31,041
August 2011	Checks30,121
July 2011	Checks24,059
June 2011	Checks24,461
May 2011	Checks25,846
April 2011	Checks31,760
March 2011	Checks39,100
February 2011	Checks35,225
January 2011	Checks30,010
December 2010	Checks39,676
November 2010	Checks34,075
October 2010	Checks32,211
September 2010	Checks27,317
August 2010	Checks26,607
July 2010	Checks22,889
June 2010	Checks23,624
May 2010	Checks23,067
April 2010	Checks26,289
March 2010	Checks33,666
February 2010	Checks34,082
January 2010	Checks26,169
December 2009	Checks37,466
November 2009	Checks30,743
October 2009	Checks33,121
September 2009	Checks26,143
August 2009	Checks26,207
July 2009	Checks21,998
June 2009	Checks21,868
May 2009	Checks23,401
April 2009	Checks30,743
March 2009	Checks36,214
February 2009	Checks35,664
January 2009	Checks32,110
December 2008	Checks41,123
November 2008	Checks40,379
October 2008	Checks31,440
September 2008	Checks21,687
August 2008	Checks23,671
July 2008	Checks19,159
June 2008	Checks18,806
May 2008	Checks20,818
April 2008	Checks23,721
March 2008	Checks28,049
February 2008	Checks28,424
January 2008	Checks24,210
December 2007	Checks33,205
November 2007	Checks27,415
October 2007	Checks28,608
September 2007	Checks24,671
August 2007	Checks22,546
July 2007	Checks15,675
June 2007	Checks17,502
May 2007	Checks18,594
April 2007	Checks20,783
March 2007	Checks23,960
February 2007	Checks22,320
January 2007	Checks18,806
December 2006	Checks30,912
November 2006	Checks24,345
October 2006	Checks23,995
September 2006	Checks19,785
August 2006	Checks18,467
July 2006	Checks12,860
June 2006	Checks13,204
May 2006	Checks13,531
April 2006	Checks15,701
March 2006	Checks19,757
February 2006	Checks19,757
January 2006	Checks18,060
December 2005	Checks30,198
November 2005	Checks24,118
October 2005	Checks22,597
September 2005	Checks16,632
August 2005	Checks16,316
July 2005	Checks11,941
June 2005	Checks12,031
May 2005	Checks11,314
April 2005	Checks16,086
March 2005	Checks18,007
February 2005	Checks18,694
January 2005	Checks16,307
December 2004	Checks27,877
November 2004	Checks23,241
October 2004	Checks23,087
September 2004	Checks16,876
August 2004	Checks15,721
July 2004	Checks12,484
June 2004	Checks11,619
May 2004	Checks11,436
April 2004	Checks15,981
March 2004	Checks17,844
February 2004	Checks17,076
January 2004	Checks16,074
December 2003	Checks25,668
November 2003	Checks23,531
October 2003	Checks23,725
September 2003	Checks17,426
August 2003	Checks15,286
July 2003	Checks10,987
June 2003	Checks10,474
May 2003	Checks11,468
April 2003	Checks14,355
March 2003	Checks16,987
February 2003	Checks17,562
January 2003	Checks15,396
December 2002	Checks24,887
November 2002	Checks23,745
October 2002	Checks22,358
September 2002	Checks15,415
August 2002	Checks15,419
July 2002	Checks10,623
June 2002	Checks9,917
May 2002	Checks11,360
April 2002	Checks14,706
March 2002	Checks17,197
February 2002	Checks16,993
January 2002	Checks15,370
December 2001	Checks26,609
November 2001	Checks23,866
October 2001	Checks24,876
September 2001	Checks18,019
August 2001	Checks15,539
July 2001	Checks10,427
June 2001	Checks10,642
May 2001	Checks10,300
April 2001	Checks12,672
March 2001	Checks16,461
February 2001	Checks15,936
January 2001	Checks14,123
December 2000	Checks23,599
November 2000	Checks22,725
October 2000	Checks21,208
September 2000	Checks16,137
August 2000	Checks13,907
July 2000	Checks10,612
June 2000	Checks11,085
May 2000	Checks10,574
April 2000	Checks14,225
March 2000	Checks16,401
February 2000	Checks16,933
January 2000	Checks14,172
December 1999	Checks28,781
November 1999	Checks24,418
October 1999	Checks23,087
September 1999	Checks17,471
August 1999	Checks14,727
July 1999	Checks11,503
June 1999	Checks11,666
May 1999	Checks11,831
April 1999	Checks15,281
March 1999	Checks17,567
February 1999	Checks16,814
January 1999	Checks13,490
December 1998	Checks23,509
November 1998	Checks578Partial month: NICS began on November 30, 1998

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In 2025, the FBI reported 475,729 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 33,029 permit and permit-recheck checks (NICS) for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A permit check is not a purchase.Cite
In 2024, the FBI reported 492,871 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A check is not a sale.Cite
In August 2026, the FBI reported 36,428 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In August 2025, the FBI reported 35,706 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
From January 2026 through August 2026, the FBI reported 305,634 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A check is not a sale.Cite
From January 2025 through August 2025, the FBI reported 295,802 firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 208,368 handgun background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 176,527 long gun background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 27,523 permit background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 17,277 other-firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 15,157 multiple-firearm background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 13,271 redemption handgun background checks (NICS) for Missouri. A check is not a sale.Cite
In 2025, the FBI reported 17,606 background checks (NICS) of other types for Missouri (USA Arms calculation). A check is not a sale.Cite

What does Missouri export?

Firearm and ammunition exports that started their trip in Missouri came to $87.8 million in 2025, across 4 product groups. Cartridges and parts were 86.8% of that. [7]

Firearm and ammunition exports from Missouri, 2010–2025 current dollars

2025: $87,836,086 · 2024: $124,472,885 · 29.4% less

$124.5 million$124.5M$124.5M

Source: Census international trade, exports by the state where they start their trip to the border, which is not always where they were made. USA Arms adds up the product groups Census reported each year, and the groups can differ from year to year.

By product, 2025

Cartridges and parts$76,237,506
Shotguns and combination guns$5,745,149
Rifles$3,785,827
Pistols and revolvers$2,067,604

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Missouri, 2025. USA Arms adds up each product’s twelve months; a product Census did not report every month is left out. Monthly values by product and country through December 2025 are in Census trade data.

Where the exports went, 2025

Poland$47,911,819
Canada$11,733,948
Australia$4,269,170
Germany$3,314,068
Lithuania$2,640,613
Ukraine$2,291,188
Turkey$2,167,686
Israel$1,897,951

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Missouri, 2025. USA Arms adds up every month and product group Census reported for each destination; 34 destinations in all, the largest 8 shown. A destination is where the goods were bound, not always where they were used.

Show all 16 years

Firearm and ammunition exports from Missouri, product groups added up by USA Arms
Year	Exports
2025	Exports$87,836,0864 product families
2024	Exports$124,472,885
2023	Exports$75,305,645
2022	Exports$71,319,4936 product families
2021	Exports$46,955,7065 product families
2020	Exports$42,107,673
2019	Exports$51,113,683
2018	Exports$43,294,299
2017	Exports$82,034,475
2016	Exports$65,462,659
2015	Exports$48,374,848
2014	Exports$53,765,066

Earlier years, 2010–2013

Firearm and ammunition exports from Missouri, product groups added up by USA Arms, 2010–2013
Year	Exports
2013	Exports$48,896,6605 product families
2012	Exports$78,875,131
2011	Exports$53,016,9686 product families
2010	Exports$38,922,9905 product families

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In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri came to $87,836,086, the sum of the product groups Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, Census reported $76,237,506 of cartridges and parts (HS 9306.30) exported from Missouri, counted in the state where the shipment began its trip to the border (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, Census reported $5,745,149 of shotguns and combination guns (HS 9303.20) exported from Missouri, counted in the state where the shipment began its trip to the border (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, Census reported $3,785,827 of rifles (HS 9303.30) exported from Missouri, counted in the state where the shipment began its trip to the border (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, Census reported $2,067,604 of pistols and revolvers (HS 9302.00) exported from Missouri, counted in the state where the shipment began its trip to the border (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Poland came to $47,911,819, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Canada came to $11,733,948, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Australia came to $4,269,170, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Germany came to $3,314,068, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Lithuania came to $2,640,613, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Ukraine came to $2,291,188, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Turkey came to $2,167,686, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite
In 2025, firearm and ammunition exports that began their trip to the border in Missouri and went to Israel came to $1,897,951, the sum of every month and product group Census reported (USA Arms calculation).Cite

How many hunting licenses does Missouri certify?

Missouri certified 521,787 paid hunting-license holders for license year 2024. Hunters bought 1,614,549 resident and 118,918 nonresident licenses, for $29,223,592 in all. A holder is one certification, not one person: someone licensed in two states counts in each. [3]

Paid hunting-license holders in Missouri, 1956–2024 license holders

2024: 521,787 · 2023: 506,250 · 3.1% more

521,787358,5901956557,8551988521,787557,8551988521,787

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hunting license counts, Missouri, by license year.

521,787paid hunting-license holders Missouri certified for license year 2024; the high was 557,855 in 1988USFWS certifications · 2024 · MissouriCite

Where are hunting licenses most common?Missouri’s license holders per 100 residents, its rank and its nonresident share

Show all 69 years

Hunting licenses certified by Missouri
Year	Paid license holders	Resident licenses	Nonresident licenses	Gross cost
2024	Paid license holders521,787	Resident licenses1,614,549	Nonresident licenses118,918	Gross cost$29,223,592
2023	Paid license holders506,250	Resident licenses1,548,236	Nonresident licenses111,977	Gross cost$27,874,764
2022	Paid license holders509,942	Resident licenses1,535,348	Nonresident licenses108,283	Gross cost$27,642,938
2021	Paid license holders509,963	Resident licenses1,662,065	Nonresident licenses98,132	Gross cost$26,175,734
2020	Paid license holders470,488	Resident licenses1,670,631	Nonresident licenses93,144	Gross cost$22,353,028
2019	Paid license holders472,993	Resident licenses1,718,224	Nonresident licenses93,646	Gross cost$21,991,016
2018	Paid license holders486,025	Resident licenses1,855,335	Nonresident licenses90,918	Gross cost$21,801,827
2017	Paid license holders494,030	Resident licenses1,711,087	Nonresident licenses86,067	Gross cost$21,498,360
2016	Paid license holders498,319	Resident licenses1,702,400	Nonresident licenses79,919	Gross cost$21,293,840
2015	Paid license holders499,489	Resident licenses1,702,400	Nonresident licenses79,919	Gross cost$21,293,840
2014	Paid license holders502,652	Resident licenses1,751,259	Nonresident licenses76,494	Gross cost$21,067,768
2013	Paid license holders496,583	Resident licenses1,757,411	Nonresident licenses73,672	Gross costWithheld

Earlier years, 1956–2012

Hunting licenses certified by Missouri, 1956–2012
Year	Paid license holders	Resident licenses	Nonresident licenses	Gross cost
2012	Paid license holders487,024	Resident licenses1,717,559	Nonresident licenses69,670	Gross costWithheld
2011	Paid license holders486,608	Resident licenses1,696,483	Nonresident licenses69,418	Gross costWithheld
2010	Paid license holders491,357	Resident licenses1,708,465	Nonresident licenses68,110	Gross costWithheld
2009	Paid license holders485,413	Resident licenses1,677,486	Nonresident licenses85,249	Gross costWithheld
2008	Paid license holders480,883	Resident licenses1,648,597	Nonresident licenses79,874	Gross costWithheld
2007	Paid license holders483,911	Resident licenses1,657,837	Nonresident licenses77,924	Gross costWithheld
2006	Paid license holders487,442	Resident licenses1,658,341	Nonresident licenses77,963	Gross costWithheld
2005	Paid license holders479,959	Resident licenses1,661,393	Nonresident licenses69,665	Gross costWithheld
2004	Paid license holders492,500	Resident licenses1,678,787	Nonresident licenses63,600	Gross costWithheld
2003	Paid license holders542,477	Resident licenses1,175,640	Nonresident licenses54,396	Gross costWithheld
2002	Paid license holders539,062	Resident licenses1,125,291	Nonresident licenses42,595	Gross costWithheld
2001	Paid license holders542,477	Resident licenses1,175,640	Nonresident licenses54,396	Gross costWithheld
2000	Paid license holders539,062	Resident licenses1,125,291	Nonresident licenses42,595	Gross cost$18,388,374
1999	Paid license holders518,923	Resident licenses1,089,846	Nonresident licenses48,730	Gross cost$17,589,769
1998	Paid license holders503,609	Resident licenses1,062,693	Nonresident licenses45,844	Gross cost$17,065,701
1997	Paid license holders505,662	Resident licenses1,073,156	Nonresident licenses47,717	Gross cost$16,939,290
1996	Paid license holders500,128	Resident licenses1,066,486	Nonresident licenses48,946	Gross cost$13,543,962
1995	Paid license holders515,379	Resident licenses1,097,935	Nonresident licenses46,429	Gross cost$13,805,221
1994	Paid license holders456,132	Resident licenses1,047,473	Nonresident licenses35,086	Gross cost$11,905,171
1993	Paid license holders450,881	Resident licenses1,023,264	Nonresident licenses37,435	Gross cost$11,587,213
1992	Paid license holders441,855	Resident licenses1,003,930	Nonresident licenses31,761	Gross cost$11,261,697
1991	Paid license holders455,362	Resident licenses1,026,593	Nonresident licenses33,106	Gross cost$11,357,708
1990	Paid license holders549,670	Resident licenses1,024,859	Nonresident licenses32,262	Gross cost$12,984,364
1989	Paid license holders547,324	Resident licenses1,021,314	Nonresident licenses33,591	Gross cost$11,256,497
1988	Paid license holders557,855	Resident licenses1,042,919	Nonresident licenses37,707	Gross cost$10,664,035
1987	Paid license holders554,514	Resident licenses1,040,706	Nonresident licenses33,776	Gross cost$9,042,399
1986	Paid license holders541,105	Resident licenses1,020,155	Nonresident licenses34,217	Gross cost$8,431,641
1985	Paid license holders496,718	Resident licenses957,680	Nonresident licenses30,398	Gross cost$7,684,487
1984	Paid license holders507,557	Resident licenses899,406	Nonresident licenses28,377	Gross cost$7,177,861
1983	Paid license holders477,458	Resident licenses893,056	Nonresident licenses29,280	Gross cost$7,072,533
1982	Paid license holders483,836	Resident licenses1,020,299	Nonresident licenses39,012	Gross cost$7,042,379
1981	Paid license holders482,367	Resident licenses865,384	Nonresident licenses34,605	Gross cost$6,569,686
1980	Paid license holders474,108	Resident licenses846,047	Nonresident licenses31,235	Gross cost$6,373,812
1979	Paid license holders474,334	Resident licenses859,369	Nonresident licenses33,821	Gross cost$6,304,082
1978	Paid license holders473,936	Resident licenses868,019	Nonresident licenses25,780	Gross cost$6,233,216
1977	Paid license holders464,466	Resident licenses767,185	Nonresident licenses23,845	Gross cost$5,662,877
1976	Paid license holders472,128	Resident licenses733,953	Nonresident licenses32,621	Gross cost$5,552,378
1975	Paid license holders487,695	Resident licenses729,801	Nonresident licenses30,874	Gross cost$5,447,597
1974	Paid license holders474,802	Resident licenses728,613	Nonresident licenses26,867	Gross cost$5,257,444
1973	Paid license holders469,496	Resident licenses707,596	Nonresident licenses22,975	Gross cost$4,897,435
1972	Paid license holders483,186	Resident licenses704,840	Nonresident licenses19,741	Gross cost$4,301,251
1971	Paid license holders484,155	Resident licenses692,741	Nonresident licenses17,429	Gross cost$4,016,832
1970	Paid license holders455,655	Resident licenses646,891	Nonresident licenses16,258	Gross cost$3,699,547
1969	Paid license holders505,414	Resident licenses615,379	Nonresident licenses15,058	Gross cost$3,494,130
1968	Paid license holders451,625	Resident licenses585,126	Nonresident licenses15,625	Gross cost$3,284,591
1967	Paid license holders450,131	Resident licenses588,183	Nonresident licenses16,985	Gross cost$2,898,482
1966	Paid license holders427,015	Resident licenses578,894	Nonresident licenses15,078	Gross cost$2,644,103
1965	Paid license holders424,713	Resident licenses583,217	Nonresident licenses14,628	Gross cost$2,510,057
1964	Paid license holders356,087	Resident licenses493,596	Nonresident licenses9,768	Gross cost$1,925,679
1963	Paid license holders390,408	Resident licenses523,390	Nonresident licenses8,565	Gross cost$2,030,089
1962	Paid license holders367,822	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1961	Paid license holders338,871	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1960	Paid license holders333,087	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1959	Paid license holders311,233	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1958	Paid license holders373,198	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1957	Paid license holders353,935	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld
1956	Paid license holders358,590	Resident licensesWithheld	Nonresident licensesWithheld	Gross costWithheld

Cite a figure from this section (5)

For license year 2024, Missouri certified 521,787 paid hunting-license holders to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Cite
For license year 1988, Missouri certified 557,855 paid hunting-license holders to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Cite
For license year 2024, Missouri certified 1,614,549 resident hunting licenses to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Cite
For license year 2024, Missouri certified 118,918 nonresident hunting licenses to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Cite
For license year 2024, hunters paid $29,223,592 for the hunting licenses Missouri certified to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Cite

How much conservation money does Missouri receive?

Wildlife Restoration apportioned $22,441,430 to Missouri for fiscal 2026, 6.8% less than fiscal 2025. The record was $31,471,310 in fiscal 2023. The money comes from federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery gear. [3]

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Missouri, FY 1939–FY 2026 current dollars

FY 2026: $22,441,430 · FY 2025: $24,087,458 · 6.8% less

$31.5 millionFY 2023$31.5MFY 2023$31.5MFY 2023

Source: USFWS, Missouri, including hunter education money. Not adjusted for inflation.

$22,441,430apportioned to Missouri for fiscal 2026 through Wildlife Restoration, including hunter education; the high was $31,471,310 for fiscal 2023USFWS · FY 2026 · MissouriCite

Show all 88 fiscal years

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Missouri
Fiscal year	Apportioned
FY 2026	Apportioned$22,441,430
FY 2025	Apportioned$24,087,458
FY 2024	Apportioned$25,981,264
FY 2023	Apportioned$31,471,310
FY 2022	Apportioned$28,735,334
FY 2021	Apportioned$17,770,374
FY 2020	Apportioned$15,970,622
FY 2019	Apportioned$17,819,728
FY 2018	Apportioned$21,117,103
FY 2017	Apportioned$20,756,674
FY 2016	Apportioned$18,598,232
FY 2015	Apportioned$21,843,658

Earlier fiscal years, FY 1939–FY 2014

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Missouri, FY 1939–FY 2014
Fiscal year	Apportioned
FY 2014	Apportioned$20,541,981
FY 2013	Apportioned$14,113,497
FY 2012	Apportioned$9,965,193
FY 2011	Apportioned$10,257,398
FY 2010	Apportioned$12,777,744
FY 2009	Apportioned$9,118,001
FY 2008	Apportioned$8,371,387
FY 2007	Apportioned$7,165,036
FY 2006	Apportioned$6,123,566
FY 2005	Apportioned$6,739,125
FY 2004	Apportioned$5,819,002
FY 2003	Apportioned$5,771,360
FY 2002	Apportioned$5,096,878
FY 2001	Apportioned$5,492,864
FY 2000	Apportioned$5,277,938
FY 1999	Apportioned$4,583,022
FY 1998	Apportioned$4,037,720
FY 1997	Apportioned$4,282,035
FY 1996	Apportioned$5,200,221
FY 1995	Apportioned$5,431,823
FY 1994	Apportioned$5,089,798
FY 1993	Apportioned$4,394,065
FY 1992	Apportioned$4,242,074
FY 1991	Apportioned$4,424,930
FY 1990	Apportioned$3,248,610
FY 1989	Apportioned$3,173,482
FY 1988	Apportioned$2,954,046
FY 1987	Apportioned$2,819,655
FY 1986	Apportioned$2,778,337
FY 1985	Apportioned$2,036,205
FY 1984	Apportioned$2,237,129
FY 1983	Apportioned$2,711,687
FY 1982	Apportioned$2,973,547
FY 1981	Apportioned$2,094,021
FY 1980	Apportioned$2,247,160
FY 1979	Apportioned$2,114,883
FY 1978	Apportioned$1,594,328
FY 1977	Apportioned$2,102,846
FY 1976	Apportioned$1,479,807
FY 1975	Apportioned$1,388,794
FY 1974	Apportioned$1,201,966
FY 1973	Apportioned$1,073,442
FY 1972	Apportioned$870,226
FY 1971	Apportioned$767,221
FY 1970	Apportioned$774,918
FY 1969	Apportioned$745,349
FY 1968	Apportioned$595,645
FY 1967	Apportioned$558,825
FY 1966	Apportioned$445,343
FY 1965	Apportioned$372,927
FY 1964	Apportioned$376,869
FY 1963	Apportioned$291,985
FY 1962	Apportioned$321,124
FY 1961	Apportioned$325,758
FY 1960	Apportioned$351,714
FY 1959	Apportioned$395,325
FY 1958	Apportioned$404,952
FY 1957	Apportioned$369,989
FY 1956	Apportioned$309,712
FY 1955	Apportioned$228,631
FY 1954	Apportioned$286,141
FY 1953	Apportioned$251,208
FY 1952	Apportioned$425,157
FY 1951	Apportioned$211,781
FY 1950	Apportioned$244,432
FY 1949	Apportioned$271,750
FY 1948	Apportioned$225,990
FY 1947	Apportioned$57,591
FY 1946	Apportioned$21,812
FY 1945	Apportioned$19,725
FY 1944	Apportioned$22,032
FY 1943	Apportioned$27,883
FY 1942	Apportioned$61,905
FY 1941	Apportioned$55,692
FY 1940	Apportioned$31,852
FY 1939	Apportioned$20,248

Cite a figure from this section (2)

For fiscal year 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service apportioned $22,441,430 to Missouri through Wildlife Restoration and Hunter Education.Cite
For fiscal year 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service apportioned $24,087,458 to Missouri through Wildlife Restoration and Hunter Education.Cite

How does Missouri compare?

Missouri ranks 21st for firearms made, 7th for license records, 25th for small arms jobs, 23rd for job concentration, 10th for hunting license holders and 12th for Wildlife Restoration money. Pick a measure to see every state, or see all fifty states compared on the U.S. page.

Under 3.32K
3.32K to 18.1K
18.1K to 88.2K
88.2K to 350K
350K and up

Under 646
646 to 1.18K
1.18K to 1.49K
1.49K to 2.03K
2.03K and up

Under 123
123 to 299
299 to 765
765 to 1.17K
1.17K and up
Not published

Under 0.27
0.27 to 0.52
0.52 to 1.60
1.60 to 3.58
3.58 and up
Not published

Under 111K
111K to 251K
251K to 301K
301K to 522K
522K and up

Under $9.83M
$9.83M to $14.4M
$14.4M to $17.5M
$17.5M to $23.1M
$23.1M and up

Map and table: firearms the state’s plants reported to ATF, calendar year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: federal firearms license records on ATF’s Aug 2026 list, all listed types. Darker means higher.

Map and table: private small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing jobs, 2025 annual average. Darker means higher.

Map and table: the share of the state’s private jobs in small arms manufacturing, against the U.S. share, 2025; 1.00 means the same share. Darker means higher.

Map and table: paid hunting-license holders the state certified for license year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: Wildlife Restoration and hunter education money apportioned for fiscal 2026. Darker means higher.

Every state and measure
Rank	State	Firearms made, 2024	License records, Aug 2026	Small arms jobs, 2025	Job concentration, 2025	Hunting license holders, 2024	Wildlife Restoration, FY 2026
1	New Hampshire	1,381,922	602	1,697	15.40	59,947	$5,027,605
2	Tennessee	1,164,239	1,990	1,171	2.24	734,342	$24,236,720
3	Georgia	796,857	2,425	1,250	1.60	815,738	$27,695,024
4	South Carolina	764,904	1,494	765	2.06	199,114	$11,071,422
5	Texas	665,832	8,343	1,120	0.50	1,117,858	$38,857,809
6	North Carolina	656,267	3,058	1,020	1.29	581,521	$22,308,487
7	Kentucky	613,225	1,442	944	2.97	315,758	$13,967,424
8	Arizona	549,989	2,580	2,234	4.32	303,298	$23,118,473
9	Massachusetts	479,681	589	Not published	Not published	60,377	$8,289,959
10	Florida	350,157	4,558	828	0.52	265,018	$16,437,305
11	Connecticut	225,530	659	1,246	4.60	25,903	$6,023,949
12	New Jersey	222,163	380	Not published	Not published	67,305	$8,289,959
13	Illinois	213,446	1,414	Not published	Not published	282,380	$16,595,276
14	Wisconsin	205,110	1,775	1,017	2.16	652,399	$23,485,531
15	Washington	176,745	1,165	482	0.84	163,801	$15,447,463
16	Alabama	150,180	1,479	Not published	Not published	497,063	$19,216,281
17	Nevada	146,524	859	249	0.99	111,210	$15,610,455
18	Utah	135,209	1,370	700	2.51	282,841	$16,350,555
19	Pennsylvania	95,610	3,237	1,197	1.24	1,031,218	$30,594,626
20	New York	88,165	1,816	299	0.19	533,479	$20,933,144
21	Missouri	55,139	2,437	238	0.51	521,787	$22,441,430
22	Ohio	53,895	2,785	237	0.27	359,811	$16,569,111
23	Arkansas	50,803	1,500	810	3.88	331,401	$14,014,316
24	California	49,971	2,030	486	0.17	251,590	$26,821,647
25	Idaho	42,677	1,341	352	2.52	300,759	$16,597,136
26	Vermont	28,628	340	Not published	Not published	55,171	$5,027,605
27	Minnesota	26,032	1,552	1,685	3.58	527,774	$23,819,471
28	Michigan	23,914	2,436	35	0.05	632,144	$23,914,949
29	Iowa	23,190	1,456	71	0.28	222,692	$12,112,654
30	Indiana	18,136	1,731	261	0.51	252,645	$13,857,865
31	Wyoming	12,946	824	367	8.13	118,896	$14,427,611
32	Oregon	12,872	1,379	Not published	Not published	330,416	$20,075,259
33	Virginia	11,959	1,994	221	0.33	251,350	$14,312,936
34	Maryland	10,756	792	123	0.28	111,027	$7,898,984
35	Montana	10,377	1,184	314	3.83	233,193	$21,957,263
36	Kansas	8,881	1,206	53	0.23	282,124	$16,080,090
37	Oklahoma	6,011	1,704	Not published	Not published	356,283	$17,533,166
38	Louisiana	4,794	1,288	Not published	Not published	451,343	$17,626,642
39	Nebraska	4,188	804	Not published	Not published	266,748	$15,218,471
40	West Virginia	3,323	943	26	0.23	278,193	$9,827,675
41	New Mexico	2,744	689	28	0.20	160,081	$17,768,168
42	Colorado	2,313	1,679	279	0.60	378,763	$22,930,115
43	South Dakota	1,896	646	80	1.09	222,875	$14,329,482
44	North Dakota	1,659	543	Not published	Not published	148,512	$12,140,115
45	Mississippi	1,038	1,053	Not published	Not published	271,751	$12,204,415
46	Maine	735	547	Not published	Not published	208,206	$9,376,640
47	Hawaii	298	105	Not published	Not published	15,296	$5,027,605
48	Rhode Island	103	115	Not published	Not published	7,378	$5,027,605
49	Alaska	102	562	Not published	Not published	87,159	$35,595,455
50	Delaware	41	135	Not published	Not published	15,399	$5,027,605

Ranks count only states with a published value. A state without one is listed last, never as zero. Background checks are left out: state permit rules change how many checks a state runs, and a check is not a sale. Sources: ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report, ATF Federal Firearms Listings, BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, USFWS Wildlife Restoration and hunting licenses.

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[1] ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reportcalendar years 2004–2024www.atf.gov
[2] ATF Federal Firearms Listingsmonthly lists by license type, January 2021 – August 2026www.atf.gov
[3] USFWS Wildlife Restoration apportionments and hunting-license certificationshunting licenses, license years 1956–2024; apportionments, fiscal years 1939–2026www.fws.gov
[4] FBI NICS firearm checksmonthly state counts, November 1998 – August 2026; checks by type, 2025www.fbi.gov
[5] BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wagesprivate employers by industry, 2001–2025www.bls.gov
[6] Census Bureau, Economic Census2022 Economic Census, Missouriwww.census.gov
[7] Census international tradeMissouri-origin exports by product, 2025; monthly values through December 2025www.census.gov

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