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Mississippi

MS
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (holster, 21+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry (with holster) since April 2016. Enhanced permit allows carry almost everywhere. Handgun must be in sheath, belt holster, or shoulder holster for open carry.

  • •Permitless (holster, 21+) — Adults 21+ can carry concealed in a holster, purse, or bag without a permit since April 2016. The firearm must be in a sheath, belt holster, or shoulder holster.
  • •Enhanced Carry Permit — An optional enhanced carry permit (requires training) allows carry in additional locations including churches, courthouses, and other restricted areas.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Local governments cannot enact their own firearm regulations.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — Open carry is legal, but the handgun must be in a sheath, belt holster, or shoulder holster.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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