Missouri Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Practice Exam

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Who is responsible for issuing CCW permits in Missouri?

  1. Missouri State Highway Patrol

  2. County Sheriff's Department

  3. Department of Public Safety

  4. Local Police Department

The correct answer is: County Sheriff's Department

A The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responsible for statewide law enforcement, including traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and other duties. However, they are not responsible for issuing CCW permits. B: The county sheriff's department is the correct answer. They are responsible for issuing CCW permits in Missouri. They are typically the main law enforcement agency in a county and have the authority to issue CCW permits to qualified individuals. C: The Department of Public Safety is a state-level agency responsible for coordinating and supporting Missouri's public safety services. They do not have the authority to issue CCW permits. D: The local police department may assist with the CCW permit application process, but they do not have the authority to issue the permits themselves. This responsibility rests with the county sheriff's department.