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Mississippi Concealed Carry CCW Laws and Information

Mississippi Law Sec. 97-37-1 (2) states "It shall not be a violation of this section for any person over the age of eighteen (18) to carry a firearm or deadly weapon concealed in whole or in part within the confines of his own home or his place of business, or any real property associated with his home or business or within any motor vehicle".

If you will be traveling on the Natchez Trace Federal Parkway, please contact them directly at (662)842-1572 for their rules & regulation on transporting your firearm.

Right-To-Carry Law Type: Shall Issue. The applicant must be a resident for twelve (12) months or longer immediately preceding the filing of the applications. This may be waived for active Military or having an active permit from another state.

State Legal Statute Source:

§ 45-9-101

State Department Locations:

Mississippi State Police
P. O. Box 958
Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0958
Phone: (601) 987-1212
Email:

jtucker@dps.state.ms.us

Attorney General
P.O. Box 220
Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0220
Phone: (601) 987-1586
http://www.ago.state.ms.us

Permit Costs & Info:

New: $100. Fingerprinting $27, Renewal: $50. 4 years
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety/Highway Patrol

Click Here for CCW Permit Form

Open Carry Information:

Mississippi is an open carry state and the state constitution appears to guarantee this right. However, the legislature has confused the issue by the wording of their concealed carry law. OpenCarry.Org is working with Mississippi officials in an effort to clarify this. In addition to this issue, under their weak preemption, localities may regulate the carrying of firearms. For this reason, we have labeled Mississippi as 'indeterminate' for the time being. The good news is that open or concealed carry in any motor vehicle is perfectly legal. Please see http://opencarry.org/

Mississippi CCW Reciprocity Map

States that Honor Mississippi's CCW Permit:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

State CCW Permits that Mississippi Honors:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming,

Frequently Asked CCW Questions:

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