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Posted: 2/6/2024 9:43:25 PM EDT
Accepted a promotion at work today. Going to be working in Branson. Looking to move between Branson and Springfield. Maybe Nixa or Ozark. Wife is a nurse and is trying to get on at hospitals in Springfield. So trying to split the difference in commutes.
whats the weather like? What's the area like? I like to hunt fish and shoot. Where are good places for this. Looking for a good range, and good public land for hunting and kayak fishing. What's the best gun shop. What are taxes like? Any weird gun laws?constitutional carry? Do you have state inspection on automobiles? How are the liquor laws? State run or private stores? any cool or interesting must dos in the area or state? any helpful info in general. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 9:57:00 PM EDT
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I've vacationed down there, but never lived in the area. I like it a lot, especially around Table Rock Lake. I'm sure others will give you some info, when they see this.
Until then, we have some tacked threads about moving to Missouri. Some of the info will be old, but some is generic and will always apply. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/MO-FAQ-Linked-threads-Shooting-ranges-FFLS-more-to-come-/32-659652/ |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 10:06:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mp40Gunner]
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Not much different than OK. Gun laws are comparable. Constitutional carry, nfa friendly, buy booze wherever, whenever no blue laws, also no state level open container laws for passengers. Weather will be hot, humid summers and somewhat mild winters down there. Taxes aren't bad but we do have personal property taxes. State vehicle inspections for vehicles manufactured before 2012 or over 150k miles.
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Posted: 2/7/2024 8:33:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: drobs]
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Depending on how many newer cars, boats, trailers, atvs, you have - personal property tax can add up.
Gainesville, MO area has Fly Fishing for trout and some awesome streams, creeks, and rivers for Kayaking. Got a Jeep or other 4wd street legal vehicle or ATV? The Mark Twain National Forest / Glade Top Trail offers some awesome off roading. Plus public hunting land during Deer Season. I'm in that area almost weekly leading / participating in trail rides:  Attached File Attached File Attached FileLots of water crossings  Attached FileAnd rock climbs:  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 12:22:29 PM EDT
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I live in St. Louis so can't tell you too much about the Springfield/Branson area so my answers are meant more for Missouri in general. I do really like the Springfield area though.
Originally Posted By Matt_The_Hokie: whats the weather like? Weather is so subjective. Personally, I hate cold weather. It gets really cold here in January, February, and March. But it's also really hot and humid in July, August, and September. The rest of the year is really nice though. And there's nice days interspersed in those months as well. What's the area like? I'll leave this to the locals, other than to say I love that area of the state and wouldn't mind living there. I like to hunt fish and shoot. Where are good places for this. Looking for a good range, and good public land for hunting and kayak fishing. What's the best gun shop. Again better for the locals to answer these more specific questions. What are taxes like? Never lived anywhere else to compare it to, but I don't think Missouri's state-level taxes are too bad. We do have a "personal property tax" levied by the counties that absolutely sucks though. It is against your vehicles, primarily. Any weird gun laws? Nope. Missouri is one of the most gun-friendly states you could live in. constitutional carry? Yes. Do you have state inspection on automobiles? Yes. How are the liquor laws? To the best of my knowledge, we have no "blue laws". At least I've never ran into them. State run or private stores? No state-run stores. You can buy liquor at gas stations, grocery stores, drug stores, etc... any cool or interesting must dos in the area or state? Many depending on what your interests are. any helpful info in general. |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 12:41:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Matt_The_Hokie: Accepted a promotion at work today. Going to be working in Branson. Looking to move between Branson and Springfield. Maybe Nixa or Ozark. Wife is a nurse and is trying to get on at hospitals in Springfield. So trying to split the difference in commutes. whats the weather like? What's the area like? I like to hunt fish and shoot. Where are good places for this. Looking for a good range, and good public land for hunting and kayak fishing. What's the best gun shop. What are taxes like? Any weird gun laws?constitutional carry? Do you have state inspection on automobiles? How are the liquor laws? State run or private stores? any cool or interesting must dos in the area or state? any helpful info in general. Been here for 8 months now. Weather? Like Oklahoma id guess, probably a bit more rain and ice Area like? Friendly, has just about everything you'd need Ranges? Cherokee is a very nice indoor range. Andy Dalton is a great KD style range for zeroing. Has shotgun stuff but not my thing. I haven't tried out the outdoor club range by Billings yet Best gun shop? That's heavily subjective I'd say. I really like Eagle Armory, and Cherokee. A host of other shops Inspection? Yep, it's a breeze and cheap. Personal property taxes is the oddity. Make sure to get your tax exemption from your county tax people before going to register when you move. Overall it's a great place to live so far as someone who just moved here. |
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