Yes, concealed carry is legal in Missouri. The state used to require a state-issued concealed carry permit for gun owners to conceal their weapons — but the legislature overturned that rule in 2016.

There are about 12,500 concealed carry permit holders in Shasta County, the sheriff's office said. The department will still issue the paper permits, which should be kept in a safe place ...

The bill, which would allow anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed handgun without having to get a permit from their sheriff’s office, hadn’t moved in the House until this week.