So basically what I’m seeing is that with this you won’t have to take a class to carry a handgun, which more than likely lead to people carrying that shouldn’t or not qualified to carry handguns. With no classes I foresee ALOT more issues with the 2a in our future.
Starting January 1, you can carry a concealed weapon without a permit in Missouri. An eight-hour training class and background check will no longer be required to carry a gun concealed.
The move is being celebrated by proponents who say it gives people in Missouri the ability to protect themselves based on their constitutional right.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Sharp said, “I’m a gun proponent. I’m a big believer of the constitution but but I think people ought to at least be trained and have the knowledge of what the laws are when it comes to using and carrying a gun.”
That is where people we talked to have concerns; getting rid of the mandatory training.
“What bothers me is the new law gives those that we wouldn’t have allowed to have a concealed carry permit, gives them the opportunity now to carry one,” Sharp added.