Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Greene County. Springfield, known as the Queen City of the Ozarks, marks the birthplace of Route 66 and is steeped in history, including Wild Bill Hickok's 1865 shootout on the town square. The city hosts one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers, and orders ship to FFL dealers in the surrounding area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Missouri law allows.
Missouri does not require a purchase permit, gun registration, or state waiting period. To acquire a firearm from a licensed dealer, present a valid photo ID, fill out ATF Form 4473, and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal law mandates a minimum age of 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Ammunition, optics, and most parts can be shipped directly to your Missouri address.
Dealers in these communities all work for Springfield-area buyers:
As of January 1, 2017, Missouri residents legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit starting at age 19 (18 for military members). A concealed carry permit from the Greene County Sheriff is optional but beneficial for interstate travel and expediting certain purchases. The permit necessitates an 8-hour firearms safety course with live fire. Carry is still restricted in private properties, schools, and certain public buildings, so adhere to posted regulations.
The Missouri Department of Conservation organizes deer seasons. For 2026-27, the November firearms season spans Nov. 14-24, with additional periods including an early antlerless season Oct. 9-11 in select counties, youth seasons Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 27-29, a late antlerless season Dec. 5-13, and an alternative methods season Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. During firearms seasons, centerfire rifles, slug shotguns, handguns, and muzzleloaders are permitted; .22 rimfire is not. Consult the MDC Fall Deer and Turkey booklet for Greene County's antlerless permits and magazine restrictions.
Whitetail in the Ozarks are hunted during Missouri's November firearms season, both on private land and within Mark Twain National Forest.
The Ozark oak ridges and river valleys near Springfield are prime for whitetail and turkey hunting, with lever guns being a popular choice for navigating the dense timber.
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the U.S. Forest Service. Many ask for a hunting license, a range pass or a small fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you drive.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Springfield or anywhere in Greene County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Missouri does not require a purchase permit. You must show ID, complete Form 4473, and pass a NICS background check at the receiving dealer.
No. Missouri does not impose a state waiting period. Once the background check is approved, your dealer can release the firearm immediately.
Yes, provided you are at least 19 years old (18 if in the military) and legally eligible to possess a firearm. A permit from the Greene County Sheriff is optional but advantageous for traveling to other states.
A bolt-action in .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270, .308 or .30-06 covers deer almost everywhere; some states require straight-wall cartridges, so read the current regulations.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Greene County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.