Overview for Mississippi
The state of Mississippi allows local governments to make laws regarding carry of firearms in meeting places and public parks, the firing of guns, and how firearms may be used during riots, natural disasters, and, insurrections.
Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) does not allow citizens, convicted of a felony with a prison sentence over a year to own firearms. This includes hand guns, and long guns. Many states allow convicted felons to own firearms after a certain amount of time has passed, (usually 10 years or more) since the end of their sentence, and/or if they are given a full pardon by certain authority figures (Governors, President, etc.) Mississippi does not allow convicted felons to own firearms unless they have been pardoned or has a certificate of rehabilitation under SEC. 97-37-5 sub section 3 of Mississippi law.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $132 for permit and finger printing. Retired law enforcement only has to pay the $32 for the fingerprinting
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Mississippi: Only given to active duty military
- Non-resident permits are valid for N/A
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Mississippi.
Mississippi Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Mississippi Magazine Capacity
Does Mississippi have a gun buy back program?
Mississippi does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Mississippi have an inheritance gun law?
Mississippi does not have an inheritance gun law.