Mississippi Concealed Carry Permit Information

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Concealed Permit:
Shall Issue for Residents Only

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Mississippi Concealed Carry Permit

Mississippi Concealed Carry Permit

Issuing Authority:
Mississippi Department of Public Safety: Highway Patrol
1st time applications are now available at your nearest Highway Patrol Substation. There are substations located in Jackson, Greenwood, Batesville, New Albany, Starkville, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, and Brookhaven. Be sure to check “Firearm Permit Locations” for date & time of processing.

Out Of State Permit Issue:
MISSISSIPPI DOES NOT HAVE NON-RESIDENT PERMITS. Mississippi Law 45-9-101 (2) (a) states “The Department of Public Safety shall issue a license if the applicant: is a resident of the state and has been a resident for twelve (12) months or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application”.

NICS/Background Check:
Mississippi laws require a background check thru the FBI.

Permit Valid For:
The permit is valid for five (5) years.

Permit Issued Timeline:
Within forty five (45) days after the date of receipt of the items listed in subsection (5) of this section:
(i) Issue the license: or
(ii) Deny the application based solely on the ground that the applicant fails to meet the requirements.

Cost:
The fee for a first time Individual Firearm Permit is $132.00.
The renewal fee is $82.00. There is a $15 late fee for expired permits.
The fee for a Security Guard Permit is $132.00.

Requirements:
1. Twenty-one (21) years of age
2. Applicant must have been a resident of the state for over 12 months
3. Or to a person with a valid out of state license
4. Or is on active military duty
5. Or a retired law enforcement officer seeking residency
6. No suffering from a physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a handgun
7. No drug or alcohol abusers
8. No convicted felons or fugitives from justice
9. No mental problems
10 No violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years
11. Not prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law

Required Documents:
1. The applicant must submit fingerprints
2. A full-face photograph
3. Pay a fingerprint fee and $100 license fee.

Renewal Information:
RENEWAL packets will continue to be mailed 90 days prior to expiration as stated in the statute. REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CURRENT. Please contact us regarding lost, misplaced or undelivered renewal packets.

Change of Address:
Within thirty (30) days after the changing of a permanent address, you must notify the Department of Public Safety in writing. The change of address should be mailed to the Firearm Permit Unit, P.O. Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205-0958. Be sure to include in your correspondence your name, permit number, old and new addresses, and a contact number in case of questions.

Lost or Destroyed Permit:
Within thirty (30) days after having a permit lost or destroyed, you must notify the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in writing. A notarized statement to DPS that the permit has been lost or destroyed is required. If your permit is lost or destroyed, you may obtain a duplicate for $15. Duplicates are done at the Firearm Permit Unit at DPS headquarters and at the substations according to their published schedule. If you need further explanation, you can contact your nearest substation or the Firearm Permit Unit at DPS headquarters.

Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:
The licensee must carry the license, together with valid identification, at all times in which the licensee is carrying a concealed pistol or revolver and must display both the license and proper identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer. A violation of the provisions of this paragraph (b) shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and shall be enforceable by summons.

Automobile carry:
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.

Places off-limits when carrying:
1. Courthouse
2. Detention or police facility
3. Polling place
4. Meeting of a government or legislative body
5. Public park
6. Schools
7. Colleges
8. Professional athletic event
9. Place of worship
10. Parade or demonstration
11. Premises posted “carrying of a pistol or revolver is prohibited,”
12. Where prohibited by federal law
13. It is unlawful to carry a firearm in any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises that is primarily devoted to dispensing alcoholic beverages; any portion of an establishment in which beer or light wine is consumed on the premises, that is primarily devoted to such purpose
14. The passenger terminal of any airport, except if the firearm is encased for shipment.

Alcohol and Drugs:
Waiting For Information. As always, alcohol/drugs don’t mix with firearms. That’s a pretty simple rule of thumb.
It is unlawful to carry a firearm in any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises that is primarily devoted to dispensing alcoholic beverages; any portion of an establishment in which beer or light wine is consumed on the premises, that is primarily devoted to such purpose

Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine:
Mississippi is a Castle Doctrine state and does have a stand-your-ground law.

 

Open Carry:
Generally limited to legitimate, firearms-related activity.

Localities with Varying Laws:
For additional information please contact your local county Sheriff’s office.

Forms & Links:
Mississippi Department of Public Safety: Highway Patrol: Firearm Permit FAQ’s
Mississippi Code 45-9-101
NRA-ILA: Mississippi Gun Laws

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  • Inowood

    What states honor Mississippi’s CCW permits?

  • Anonymous

    You can see that from the map above these comments.

  • Sifuentesgl

    On Wednesday 9 March 2011, I took my wife to apply for her Mississippi CCW permit. The MS DPS Officer gave her a list of “Concealed Firearms Reciprocal States” The changes to the list include the following states “NOT” honoring MS permits: Idaho, Iowa, Missouri ,Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The following state now “HONORS” MS permits: Pennsylvania

  • Chris

    Question. I moved to OB MS. in September of last year, but didn’t change my license until July of this year. I was injured and could not manage to do this. Can I show mortgage info to prove where my residence was?

    • tom

      I believe Chris as long as you have your Ms. License you can show a utility bill and be ok.best thing to do is call the DPS office and find out for sure.

  • Guest

    I’m from Jackson MS. My dad and I are both looking into purchasing handguns for the first time. Is there a concealed weapons class you can attend in MS before going to purchase your permit?

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1288426851 Alex Younger

      nope, just go to the HP station with everything required and youre good to go

    • new owner too

      there are classes that are offered at the shooting range in my area (Gulfport) it’s CCW training. probably not a bad idea. they aren’t required. Check with your local range

      • Bill

        Do you have to have license application natarized before going to the HP station.  Also would a photo taken by a home camera againt a plain background and printed work or does it have to have a date on it  Also what are the required dimensions fro the photo?

        • Bill

          Do you have to have license application notarized before going to the HP station. Also would a photo taken by a home camera against a plain background and printed work or does it have to have a date on it .  Also what are the required dimensions for the photo?  

          sorry i am a terrible typest   

          • SteVenfrommagna

            No date required on the photo. I took one with my camera and had it printed at photo shop at Walmart and taped it to the application. I saw several different sizes one the other peoples when I was in line. They take a photo of you for your license. Yes on the notary before you get there.

          • Bill

            Thanks SteVen

  • Icemab50

    What dose the green mean on Mississippi ?

  • Debooker

    What do they consider mental problems ??

  • DHH

    What does “MS Res Permits Only mean?”
    Do you have to be a resident of the state, i.e.: Florida, as a vacation home resident for the carry permit to be accepted?  This seems confusing.

    • J willson

       It means that FL will accept MS permit from MS residents only. They will not honor a MS non-resident permit.

      • Lsutigerfan

        Kind of confusing because MS doesn’t issue nonresident permits (you have to be a resident of MS for 12 months to apply).

  • Jdsmith3019

    i,m from south ms. if i,m riding down the road and get stopped and no not have con lic per its under my seat. i,m in trouble?

    • J willson

       Nope, not unless you’re doing a criminal act. And by criminal act, I mean a handcuffing is gonna take place.

    • Deon Hayes

      no, even without a permit you have the right to keep it in your home or car. you do have to have the weapon in the glove compartment though and the magazine somewhere else.

  • Adioone23

    I thought  people can carry a pistol in a car if they have a permit or not I mean is it  the same with your home  because it’s your property and things you protect . is that true or not?

    • J willson

       You can carry in your auto., home, and place of business(unless your employer has rules against it) with no permit required. Just remember if you get out of your vehicle, with it concealed, you’ve got a problem. While in vehicle, just because it’s legal, don’t do anything retarded; stupid behavior will get you shot.

  • Primerica4

    Remember, MS now has an endorsement to the standard CCW, which is obtained by taking an approved firearms class. A list of approved instructors is available when you get the application. It reduces the places where you can’t carry to primarily a law enforcement station or an in session courtroom. MUCH less restriction.

  • Diamond Jim

    Stop in just about any Walgreen’s in MS and get the 2 passport photos for about $12. This is what I did for my permit.

  • Sonny89

    If I was to start a security job could I use a ccw permit or would I need another type of permit to allow a firearm on the job?

  • CrusaderTacticalSystems

    What exactly does “Concealed in whole or in part” mean?
    I’m assuming that would mean in a holster, correct?
    Is USACarry aware of any push to remove the in part portion?

  • Peyton50

    Is the map in flash? Can’t see it on iPad

  • Mreid0890

    The $132 dollars for the license for first timers, does that include the $100 for finger prints or will the total cost be $232 for a first timer issue?

    • Sonny89

      The total will be $132 for finger printing and a background check

  • BSY

    What is the link to the application for the firearm permit?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Roger-Bernheisel/100001410355578 Roger Bernheisel

    I recently moved from Hot Springs AR. to Hattiesburg and now what do I need to do to get my CCW transfered to Mississippi and what are the costs?

  • Rustywalker Consultant

    How come the NRA link is blocked