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Missouri Where to Buy Fireworks (2026)

Permitted: The full consumer fireworks line is sold at licensed Missouri retailers during two seasons, roughly June 20 to July 10 and December 20 to January 2, though many cities ban use.

PermittedVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: dfs.dps.mo.gov →

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Where to Buy Fireworks in states bordering Missouri

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasPermitted
In Arkansas you can buy the full consumer fireworks line at licensed retailers and seasonal stands (sales expanded under 2025's Act 108).
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
IllinoisRestricted
In Illinois only novelties — sparklers, snakes, party poppers and smoke — are sold over the counter; consumer aerials and firecrackers can't be bought without a Consumer Fireworks Display Permit.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: sfm.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaPermitted
The full consumer fireworks line is sold at licensed Iowa retailers during the state sale windows — mid-June to July 8, and December; cities and counties may restrict use but not the legal sale windows (SF 303).
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasPermitted
You can buy consumer fireworks at licensed Kansas retailers; a 2023 law set a season of about 18 days and allowed permanent year-round retailers as well, though many cities restrict use.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →
KentuckyPermitted
In Kentucky you can buy the full consumer fireworks line year-round, at licensed retailers and seasonal stands.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
NebraskaPermitted
Most consumer fireworks are sold at licensed Nebraska retailers during seasonal date windows, and cities may impose their own restrictions.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Consumer fireworks are sold at licensed Oklahoma retailers and stands — year-round since May 20, 2026 under Senate Bill 1948 — but many cities still ban or restrict use by local ordinance. Bottle rockets are legal statewide.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseePermitted
In Tennessee you can buy the full consumer fireworks line year-round at licensed retailers and seasonal stands, though some counties and cities restrict them.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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