Missouri is nice , I went ten years ago to visit some friends who moved there. In the rural areas you don't need a pistol permit, just fill out the paperwork when it clears you bring home your handgun. I don't know about person to person gun sales , properety taxes are minor out there. Summers are hot, they time there outdoor activities to the cooler part of the day. They have snow and ice storms, it usually warms up quick and melts, good luck