MISSISSIPPI GUN LAWS

Mississippi Firearm Permit

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age or 18 if a member of the military.
Applicant must have been a resident of the state for over 12 months
Not suffering from a physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a handgun
No violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years
Desires a legal means to carry a stun gun, concealed pistol or revolver to defend himself.
Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that his normal faculties are impaired.
Has not had adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on any felony unless three (3) years have elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled
Federal Law – Prohibits the following persons

APPLICATIONS

Follow these steps to obtain a permit;

Download the application under the FORMS tab.
Fill out all parts of the application.
You will now need to get the application notarized.
You will need two forms of ID and one must be a photo ID, here’s a few examples; (more are listed on the DPS website)
- Drivers License
- State ID card
- Birth certificate
- Social security card
You must have a photo attached to the application that fits in the box on page 12.
Now take the application to the Department of Public Safety or a Highway Patrol substation.
Your fingerprints will be taken, then its just a waiting game.
You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.

Concealed Firearm Permit application

RENEWALS

Renewal packets are mailed out 90 days before the permits expiration date.
Renewal applications can be mailed in.
The application must be notarized and have a photo attached.
Every 10 years the applicant must appear in person.
A cashiers check for the exact amount must accompany the application.

RENEWAL FORMS
A new permit application form is used. You just need to mark the renewal check box.

Mailing address
Firearm Permit Division
P.O. Box 958 Jackson,
MS 39205

Mississippi ccw QUICK FACTS

Carry In VehicleYES

Must Notify Officer NO

Carry In State Parks AllowedYES

No Weapons Signs Enforced YES

Open Carry Permitted YES

Carry In Liquor Establishments YES

Constitutional Carry YES

Quick facts
Reciprocity map
Permit application
Places off-limits
Law details
Contact

Permit Information

Mississippi gun laws operate on an "Unrestricted" and "Shall Issue" policy, the later being for reciprocity. It’s important to note that to carry without a permit the firearm must be in a holster, purse, or briefcase. Permits are not issued to non-residents and a minimum 1 year of residency is required for residents. Applications are processed on the state level by the Department of Public Safety. There is also an enhanced permit available if you attend additional classes.

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Mississippi Reciprocity Map

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States that honor a mississippi permit

RESIDENT
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

NON-RESIDENT
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

mississippi honors permits from these states

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Districts & Territories
District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Permitless Carry

Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia have “Permitless Carry.” If you can legally possess a firearm then you may carry it concealed in those states without a Permit/License.

NO PERMIT REQUIRED

Where You Can Carry

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed below

Where You Cannot Carry

Any courthouse
Police, sheriff or highway patrol station
Any detention facility, prison or jail
Polling place
Meeting of a government or legislative body
Any elementary or secondary school facility; any junior college, community college, college or university facility
School, college or professional athletic event not related to firearms
Church or place of worship
Premises posted “carrying of a pistol or revolver is prohibited”
Establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises
The passenger terminal of any airport, except if the firearm is encased for shipment
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Details on Mississippi Gun Laws

who issues a permit

processing time

must inform officer

no weapons signs enforced

YES
Mississippi gun laws give “No Weapons” signs force of law. There are legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs.

GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons” sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.