Mississippi Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Mississippi require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Mississippi require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Mississippi require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Mississippi issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Mississippi issue concealed carry permits?
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  A:

  Mississippi is a "shall issue" state for CCW permits. The cost of a residents permit is $106, plus $32 for finger print processing. Licenses are valid for 5 years. Firearms even with a concealed carry permit are not allowed in schools, and most public buildings. A CCW permit is not need for concealed, or open carry in a vehicle.

• +Q: Does Mississippi have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Mississippi have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Mississippi support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Mississippi have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Mississippi uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Mississippi have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Mississippi have?

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