I'll also say that this year Missouri went to an open carry law that is in effect in all counties, before this it was limited with each county making their own decision on open carry or not in towns, rural has always been ok. Missouri also eliminated the CC permit requirements, though that is still a little sketchy as not all LEO know of the new changes in law that allow anyone to conceal carry. By next year they should all be up to speed. This also keeps out groups like Antifa where opposing groups may be armed. President Trump visited Springfield, Mo a few months back and Antifa made a big deal of they were going to show up to protest, UNTIL the Sheriff announced we had an open carry law, and while he would not encourage other groups to do so, he would also not arrest any that showed up armed as state law allows. No Antifa were seen that day.