January 16, 1970

Honorable Joseph P. Teasdale
Prosecuting Attorney
Courthouse
Independence, Missouri 64050

Dear Mr. Teasdale: 

This letter is in response to an opinion request from your office in which a question was presented concerning the interpretation of Sections 564.620, 564.630 and 564.640, RSMo Supp. 1967, and in particular, relating to the acquisition of concealable firearms in other states.

We are enclosing Opinion No. 35, 12/29/55, Grossenheider; Opinion No. 99, 5/24/56, Woodfill; Opinion No. 137, 5/19/64, O'Brien and Opinion No. 260, 5/26/66, Burlison, all of which are related interpretations of the sections involved. There were minor amendments to the statutes cited in these opinions. However, such amendments are not material to the question you present.

It is our view that the sections in question require a resident of this state to acquire a permit for the acquisition of a concealable firearm whether such acquisition is within or without this state.

Very truly yours,

John C. Danforth
Attorney General