Mississippi Gun Laws
Carry Information
Legal & Resources
| Question | Answer |
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| Does Mississippi have an Assault Weapons Ban? | 🚫 No. Mississippi does not ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, or ghost guns. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | 🚫 No. Private sales do not require background checks under state law. |
| Are background checks required through FFL dealers? | ✅ Yes. Federal NICS checks apply to all dealer sales. |
| Is Mississippi a Stand Your Ground state? | ✅ Yes. Mississippi has a Stand Your Ground law and applies Castle Doctrine to dwellings and vehicles. |
| What kind of restrictions does Mississippi have? |
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| Does Mississippi have any gun storage laws? | ⚠️ No general safe storage mandate, but parents can be liable for child access in specific cases. |
| Can you buy firearms in bulk in Mississippi? | ✅ Yes. There is no state restriction on firearm purchase quantities. |
| Does Mississippi have a red flag law? | 🚫 No. Mississippi does not have an Extreme Risk Protection Order law. |
| Age to purchase firearms? |
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| Do I have to register my guns in Mississippi? | 🚫 No. There is no gun registration requirement in the state. |
| Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun? | 🚫 No. No purchase permit is required. |
| Does Mississippi have a waiting period for firearms? | 🚫 No. There is no state-imposed waiting period. |
🚫 No. Mississippi does not ban assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, or ghost guns.
🚫 No. Private sales do not require background checks under state law.
✅ Yes. Federal NICS checks apply to all dealer sales.
✅ Yes. Mississippi has a Stand Your Ground law and applies Castle Doctrine to dwellings and vehicles.
- ℹ️ No permit required for open or concealed carry (permitless carry)
- ℹ️ No state waiting period or magazine limits
- ℹ️ Voluntary enhanced permit for expanded carry rights
⚠️ No general safe storage mandate, but parents can be liable for child access in specific cases.
✅ Yes. There is no state restriction on firearm purchase quantities.
🚫 No. Mississippi does not have an Extreme Risk Protection Order law.
- ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
- ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
🚫 No. There is no gun registration requirement in the state.
🚫 No. No purchase permit is required.
🚫 No. There is no state-imposed waiting period.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Mississippi allow Open Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older. Firearm must be carried in plain sight. |
| Does Mississippi allow Concealed Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit under Mississippi’s constitutional carry law. Enhanced permits available for expanded privileges. |
| Non‑Lethal Weapons? | ✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are legal for self-defense. |
| Places allowed to carry? | ✅ Most public areas, in vehicles, and on private property with permission. Some restrictions for schools and courthouses. |
| Places not allowed to carry? | 🚫 Federal buildings, schools, police stations, courthouses, and any location with posted signage prohibiting firearms. |
| States honored? | ✅ Mississippi recognizes permits from all states. |
| States reciprocate? | ✅ Mississippi’s enhanced permit is recognized in:
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel. |
| Permit duration & renewal? | ℹ️ 5 Years. |
| Can you conceal anything other than a handgun? | 🚫 No. Constitutional carry applies to handguns; other weapons may be restricted. |
| Permit Licensure? | ℹ️ Optional. Enhanced Concealed Carry License (E-LIC) provides broader access, including some restricted locations.
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✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older. Firearm must be carried in plain sight.
✅ Legal without a permit under Mississippi’s constitutional carry law. Enhanced permits available for expanded privileges.
✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are legal for self-defense.
✅ Most public areas, in vehicles, and on private property with permission. Some restrictions for schools and courthouses.
🚫 Federal buildings, schools, police stations, courthouses, and any location with posted signage prohibiting firearms.
✅ Mississippi recognizes permits from all states.
✅ Mississippi’s enhanced permit is recognized in:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.
ℹ️ 5 Years.
🚫 No. Constitutional carry applies to handguns; other weapons may be restricted.
ℹ️ Optional. Enhanced Concealed Carry License (E-LIC) provides broader access, including some restricted locations.
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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| Gun Laws & Legal References | |
| Training & Certification | |
| Gun Safety & Education |
Mississippi Leadership
- Born: June 5, 1974 (Florence, MS)
- Term Started: January 14, 2020
- Previous Role: Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
- Born: July 5, 1951 (Memphis, TN)
- Senate Service: Since December 31, 2007
- Committees:
- Commerce Science and Transportation
- Armed Services
- Rules and Administration
- Born: May 10, 1959 (Brookhaven, MS)
- Senate Service: Since April 9, 2018
- Committees:
- Agriculture Nutrition and Forestry
- Armed Services
- Rules and Administration