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Firearms

Firearms laws in Mississippi (1970)

Permitted
Summary

Open carry: legal at 18 without a permit (constitutional). Concealed: permitless; enhanced permit unlocks additional places (parks, courthouses without judicial chambers).

Penalties

Firearms is permitted in Mississippi — but the limits and penalties still bite. See exactly what crosses the line.

Exceptions & nuances

Even where firearms is permitted in Mississippi, location, conduct, and possession rules still apply. See the exceptions that matter.

Statute

Read the exact Mississippi statute covering firearms — the citation when you want to verify the source.

Last updated: May 28, 2026
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