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?
• +Q: Does Mississippi have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Mississippi have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Mississippi support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  Mississippi allows deadly force when defending one's self from murder or a felony. This also applies to the person's home, occupied vehicle, or business. Force maybe used to stop the unlawful entry of an aggressor, the kidnapping of an individual, or any forcible act.

• +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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