My first firearm was a Dan Wesson .357.  I could change the barrel from a 4" to an 8".  It was a sleek, fun gun to take to the range.

Spoke with owner of gun/ammo shop in St. Charles, Missouri concerning the ammo situation.  He said they sold as much ammo in the first 5 months of this year as they normally sell in 2 years.  He laughs when people speak of an ammo shortage.  Suppliers cannot keep up with the huge demand.

In Missouri when a LEO runs your driver's license through the system, he is informed that you have a concealed carry permit.  I have heard a LEO say that he wants to be informed ASAP if you are carrying, but it is not a law that you must (at least in Missouri).

Been carrying a .22 mag in my front pants pocket for 20 years.  Never a problem.  Never an incident.