SPEAKOUT

Here is a more complete answer regarding loaded guns and concealed weapons from Morle Swingle, Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney: Under Missouri law, it is only illegal to carry a weapon concealed. A person can lawfully carry a loaded weapon in the open of his own car seat or even strapped to a holster on his leg like a wild west gunslinger, without violating Missouri law as long as the weapon is not hidden. Each city might have its own city ordinance, however, which might differ from state law. Therefore, a person carrying a loaded gun in the open must check not only thes tate law but also city ordinances of any jurisdiction in which he plans to carry his loaded handgun.