No, throwing stars (shuriken) are classified as “prohibited weapons” under Missouri Revised Statutes § 571.020(11), making their possession or use illegal without a valid permit. Local ordinances in St. Louis and Kansas City further restrict their sale, with 2026 proposals under review by the Missouri Department of Public Safety to expand enforcement. Violations may result in felony charges, fines up to $10,000, and mandatory firearm prohibition.
Key Regulations for Throwing Stars (Shuriken) in Missouri
- Statutory Ban: Missouri law explicitly lists shuriken as “any weapon with a blade or point capable of inflicting serious injury,” prohibiting possession without a concealed carry permit or law enforcement exemption.
- Local Ordinances: Cities like St. Louis and Kansas City require additional permits for “dangerous instruments,” with 2026 draft amendments proposing stricter penalties for concealed carry of prohibited weapons.
- Enforcement Trends: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has increased inspections of martial arts supply stores, seizing unpermitted shuriken under § 571.030, with a 15% rise in confiscations reported in Q1 2024.