Iteach4U
Are you absolutely sure about that? I don't mean to doubt you but the revised law and but I do not see where it would affect me except in one area. My class was already 8 hours at the place I had it done (I checked this morning) and I already have a certificate that specifically mentions proficient with both Revolver and handgun. I see the statement about both a revolver and a handgun. We practiced with both - however the form only mentions the handgun for the live firing exercises. I am calling my instructor to get the scoop on it. He would know as he is heavily involved in this. Worst case scenarion I imaging is having to just do the shooting portion again for the revolver - no big deal to me. Also the section about the county sheriff mentions:
"Specifies that the county sheriff’s revolving fund may be
used to pay for information and data exchange necessary to
process applications or renewals for concealed carry endorsements"
This does not indicate anything other then using the fund to help pay for the background checks, etc.
You're reading my post incorrectly. The new standards will require you to be "qualified" on both firearms, but as has been said, if you've had your appointment or will by 8/26 you should be good unless you're in Stone County. If you are, then call them FIRST. Also, I said nothing about the permit fees in my post. What I was referring to was this....
Part of HB294 removes the extra taxes upon firearms and firearms related items so that the taxation can be no higher than other sporting goods. That equates to tax revenue losses. The State of Missouri will need to make that up elsewhere. Well by doubling the CCW standards those tax revenues can go up, especially with demand that will be created by opening the market up to 21 year-olds. Work the numbers from a class based on the usage of 9mm and .38spl ammo, the tax revenues get big quite fast with their newly targeted market group.
Current standard: 20 round qual, 50 round familiarization (break it up in 1/2 to keep it fair) that equates to 1 box per caliber
New standard: 20 round qual (x2), 50 round familiarization (x2) that equates to 2 boxes per caliber
So right out of the gate they're doubling the tax revenues from ammo sales alone on CCW permit applicants.
Enforce this rule on renewals and you've just turned tax revenue losses from removing those extra taxes into a tax revenue increase.
Personally, I've paid enough for my right to carry by defending this County. Now that I choose to have a CCW endorsement the State is allowing specific targeting, targeting that I could avoid by open carrying, but open carry ISN'T legal throughout Missouri. The municipalities have the ability to regulate it and in turn are able to FORCE people to get CCW permits to exercise their 2A rights.