Mississippi's Open Carry

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As of July 1, 2013 Mississippi passed a law allowing unlicensed open carry. This decision was vacated on August 29, 2013 and is now law. In most areas firearms are still banned in schools, and open carry in public buildings.

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What is Open Carry?

Open carry is the ability to carry a gun in plain view. Some states require a permit to open carry, and some do not, but most have restrictions on where it is legal to open carry.

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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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