I am from Bloomfield (5 mi north of Dexter) I took my class from a great instructor in Jackson. Info for him can be found at
www.pointblanktraining.net
Chris is a great instructor, and a very knowledgeable person. I recommend him highly.
If she is in Stoddard County like I am, Sheriff Carl Hefner is very gun-friendly. Permit to Acquire handgun takes about 10 minutes and is $5. CCW takes about 30 days and costs $38 for FBI Check and 60 for permit. Missouri is Shall-issue.