[GrandEagle]

Still, more than 30 counties are accepting applications for concealed-weapons permits, with a smaller number having already issued some. Concealed-weapon opponents have sued the Moniteau County sheriff for issuing a permit. Nixon said lawmakers needed to act quickly on a legislative fix to solve the unfunded-mandate issues.
Anybody know if the law requires them to issue the permits or just allows them to issue permits?

[kt56]

Anybody know if the law requires them to issue the permits or just allows them to issue permits?

MO is now a SHALL ISSUE state.
Although, because of the unfunded mandate issue(Handcock Amnedment), which the MOSC left a confusing mess, some counties are still dragging their feet. There is legislation pending to clear that up.

In the mean time, state permits from PA and FL, to name two, are legal. I have my PA permit now, just waiting for the MO to come through. I live in St Charles county and our sheriff is taking applications and issuing.