Missouri Chapter 535 — Possession Only, is a set of laws that govern the possession and use of firearms in the state of Missouri. This chapter provides the legal framework for Missouri's comprehensive approach to firearm possession and use. It outlines who is allowed to possess a firearm, where a person can possess a firearm, and how a person can transport a firearm. The chapter also includes a section on self-defense and a prohibition against the possession of firearms by certain persons. This chapter is divided into five parts: Part I — General Provisions; Part I— - Firearm Possession; Part III — Firearm Transportation; Part I— - Self-Defense; and Part V — Prohibited Possessors. Part — - General Provisions outlines the definitions of terms used in the chapter, such as "firearm" and "prohibited person." It also includes the general provisions on the possession of firearms, such as the requirement of a valid gun permit for the purchase of a firearm. Part II — Firearm Possession explains the rules and regulations for the possession of firearms. It defines what is considered a "firearm," outlines the requirements for firearm possession, and specifies the locations in which firearms may be possessed. Part III — Firearm Transportation outlines the rules for the transportation of firearms. It specifies the types of vehicles that may be used to transport firearms, the types of firearms that may be transported, and the methods by which firearms may be transported. Part IV — Self-Defense outlines the legal framework for the use of firearms in self-defense. It outlines the requirements for the use of deadly force in self-defense, and specifies the circumstances in which such force may be used. Part V — Prohibited Possessors outlines the persons who are prohibited from possessing firearms, and specifies the penalties for violations of this prohibition. There are three types of Missouri Chapter 535 — Possession Only: Part — - General Provisions, Part II — Firearm Possession, Part II— - Firearm Transportation, Part IV — Self-Defense, and Part — - Prohibited Possessors.