OK Visitor
Newbie
I will be visiting the Show Me state tonight, and through the weekend. I have a valid Oklahoma weapons permit. In Oklahoma my permit allows for both Concealed Carry, as well as Open Carry (in the standard places that it is allowed). I cannot seem to find any solid information on whether or not Missouri law allows the same freedoms that I enjoy at home. We do have a reciprocity agreement between our 2 states, but I don't want to be educated the "hard way".
So, if someone could indulge me, am I allowed to Open Carry while I visit, or is it Concealed Carry only?
I thank you in advance for any assistance.
P.S. I tried to contact SLMPD for this information, and the officer I spoke to didn't know, and while he was "checking into it", I could hear the tik tik of his keyboard in the background. He also informed me that I should keep my loaded handgun in plain view in my vehicle while driving anywhere in Missouri during my visit. The last thing I want an officer (or anyone for that matter) seeing my weapon before I have the opportunity to inform them myself. I have this thing about being pulled out of my vehicle at gunpoint.
So, if someone could indulge me, am I allowed to Open Carry while I visit, or is it Concealed Carry only?
I thank you in advance for any assistance.
P.S. I tried to contact SLMPD for this information, and the officer I spoke to didn't know, and while he was "checking into it", I could hear the tik tik of his keyboard in the background. He also informed me that I should keep my loaded handgun in plain view in my vehicle while driving anywhere in Missouri during my visit. The last thing I want an officer (or anyone for that matter) seeing my weapon before I have the opportunity to inform them myself. I have this thing about being pulled out of my vehicle at gunpoint.