Mississippi's Castle Doctrine

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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.

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What is Castle Doctrine?

Castle Laws are laws that address the use of force when defending one's self inside their home, or on their property. Some states expand this to vehicles, and the person's place of work. Castle Laws generally include: the places where this law applies, the requirements fro use of deadly force, if there is a duty to retreat, the amount of force that maybe used in defending one's self or others. These vary widely from state to state.

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Other Mississippi firearm laws

• Mississippi Permit to Purchase
• Mississippi Firearm Registration
• Mississippi Owner License
• Mississippi Open Carry
• Mississippi Concealed Carry
• Mississippi State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• Mississippi Magazine Capacity Restriction
• Mississippi Castle Doctrine
• Mississippi Stand Your Ground
• Mississippi Peaceable Journey
• Mississippi Assault Weapon Restrictions
• Mississippi NFA Weapon Restrictions

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