FEWER GETTING GUN PERMITS

Now that “constitutional carry” legislation applies in Missouri, Texas County residents are apparently comfortable not having permits to carry a concealed firearm. Texas County Sheriff’s Department dispatch supervisor Penny Rader, who handles concealed-carry (CCW) procedures for the county, said only 12 applications for new CCW permits have been received thus far in 2017. There were four in March, eight in February and none in January.

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