The article states:
“Specify that except for credit card fees incurred, no additional fee beyond $100 may be charged to process concealed carry permits and allows military members extra time to renew their permits”
Sounds like permits will be required for concealed carry.
Nope. A permit is allowed for, but it is not required.
As with all states that have instituted Constitutional Carry, Missouri will maintain its carry permit system for those who want a permit.
There are several good reasons to want a permit. It allows you to bypass the NICS instant check system. Most permits are recognized by numerous other states. Some states allow people with a permit to carry in a few places that you may not carry without a permit.