New Madrid County takes concealed gun applications

Standard Democrat

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Residents of New Madrid County wanting to carry concealed weapons can begin making applications.

New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens announced Tuesday his department will accept applications for concealed firearms permits. Individuals wishing to apply for a concealed gun permit must have a copy of a certificate of completion of firearm safety course and show proof of residency in New Madrid County.

Also required is a money order made out to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for $38, which is the cost for the processing fee for the fingerprint criminal background check. State law requires applicants to be 23 years of age. The law requires the permit to be issued within 45 days of filing the application.

The Scott County Sheriff's Department began accepting applications in early April and the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department began accepting applications on May 3. Currently Mississippi County does not accept applications for the right to carry concealed weapons.