Mississippi has preemptive rights for many, but not all, gun laws. No county or municipality may enact an ordinance restricting or requiring the possession, transportation, sale, transfer or possession of firearms or ammunition or their components. However, local governments may regulate the surrender of firearms, the carrying of firearms in a public park or public gathering, or the use of firearms in the event of riots, riots, and natural disasters. [9] Some counties have passed resolutions on the Second Amendment. [10] Mississippi has the weakest gun laws in the country. The state has none of the basic gun laws and only three directives in total – having recently lifted the requirement to obtain a license before carrying a concealed handgun in public. It also has the worst rate of gun deaths and is among the five states with the highest gun homicide rates in the country. Requires officers to pursue all weapons found at crime scenes using the federal traceability system Unless permitted by state law, Mississippi will punish the concealed carrying of a “pistol, revolver or rifle less than sixteen (16) inches in length or a shotgun less than eighteen (18) inches in length. Machine gun or fully automatic firearm or lethal or silent or silent weapon for a firearm, whether or not accompanied by a firearm. 9 Notwithstanding the foregoing, carrying a concealed firearm does not constitute a violation of state law for a person over the age of 18: There is no law authorizing the carrying of K-12 schools by staff or other licensees Requires Threat assessment programs to target students at risk of violence.
Prevents the public from carrying firearms on the grounds of the State Capitol and/or political demonstrations. Requires certain firearms purchasers to complete a pre-purchase training course In addition, a secret carry permit does not entitle a participant in a parade or demonstration that requires a permit.12 The DPS maintains an automated list of licensees that is available online to all law enforcement agencies at any time upon request through Mississippi Crime Information Center.23 Records of licence applications or licensees; are exempt from the provisions of the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.24 In particular, the name, home address, telephone number, or other private information of a person holding an issued firearms licence is exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.25 Allows officials to prohibit the concealed carrying of persons posing a danger Mississippi[1][2] is a “must-have” state for concealed wearing. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will issue a license to a qualified applicant to carry a concealed pistol or revolver within 45 days. The licence is valid for five years. Mississippi also recognizes all permits outside the state. Concealed wearing is prohibited in a school, courthouse, police station, detention center, government meeting place, polling station, facility primarily dedicated to the sale of alcoholic beverages, sporting event, parade or demonstration requiring a permit, the passenger terminal of an airport, the “place of nuisance” as defined by the Mississippi Code Section 95-3-1 [3] or any place where a Sign is affixed and clearly visible from at least ten feet away indicating that it is forbidden to “carry” a pistol or revolver. A pistol or revolver licence is not required for open air use as of July 1, 2013 (see above). No licence is required to carry a hidden or visible firearm in a vehicle. [4] [5] [6] [7] Since April 15, 2016, it is not necessary for a permit to be hidden in a particular way (see above), thus legalizing the constitutional port. In addition, churches are now covered by the Castle Doctrine and state/local law enforcement agencies are not allowed to enforce federal regulations/executive orders that have not been approved by Congress and violate the United States. Do you have a question? Email us at media@giffords.org. However, in Mississippi, a concealed weapons licensee may carry their hidden weapon in locations where hidden weapons are generally prohibited if they take a firearms safety course provided by a nationally certified and recognized organization that normally offers such courses, or by another body approved by the state police.14 Surrender of weapons when a restraining order is issued Requires anyone carrying a concealed firearm in public to first obtain a permit Mississippi is a state “must issue,” meaning local law enforcement must issue a secret handgun license if the applicant meets certain qualifications.
A concealed handgun permit must be issued by the Ministère de la Sécurité publique (DPS) if the applicant: Prohibits lethal force unless it is necessary to prevent serious bodily harm makes no exception for criminal suspects fleeing arrest Mississippi is also among the top 10 states with domestic firearms — and yet the state has no law, This requires safe storage and requires colleges and K-12 schools to put firearms on their campuses. As described below and on our Mississippi Other Location Restrictions page, when a licensee voluntarily completes approved safety training, Mississippi exempts those licensees from the prohibition on carrying hidden firearms in many of the locations listed above, including schools, polling stations, government gatherings, bars and churches. Locks Purchase of certain offensive weapons originally developed for military use Does not impede efforts to hold police accountable for excessive force and other misconduct Requires background checks for the purchase of handguns at the point of sale and/or for authorization to purchase A licence is considered “permanently expired” if it is not renewed six months after its expiry date.21 A person whose licence has expired permanently may apply for a licence again. However, state law requires them to file a new application and submit to a new background investigation.22 Mississippi does not have laws banning firearms in the following locations, although administrative regulations may apply: Allows law enforcement (and often family members) to seek a court order to temporarily prevent anyone from having access to firearms in the event of crisis.