Mississippi Gun Laws - 2026 Complete Guide

Last verified: 2026-01-01 | Not legal advice - verify with your state AG

Legal Permitless / Constitutional Carry Castle Doctrine Constitutional Carry Stand Your Ground

⚠️ This is not legal advice. Gun laws change frequently. Always verify current laws with your state attorney general or a licensed firearms attorney before carrying.

Quick Reference: Mississippi Gun Laws

Open Carry	Legal
Concealed Carry	Permitless / Constitutional Carry
Permit Required	No - permitless carry
Permit Cost	N/A (No permit required)
Permit Validity	N/A
Waiting Period	None
Background Check	Required
Castle Doctrine	✓ Yes
Stand Your Ground	✓ Yes
Red Flag Law	✓ No
Magazine Limit	None
Suppressors	Legal (NFA rules apply)
NFA Items	All legal (federal rules apply)

Open Carry Laws in Mississippi

Open carry is legal in Mississippi for anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. No permit is required to openly carry a holstered handgun or a long gun in public, subject to restricted location laws.

Concealed Carry Laws in Mississippi

Mississippi is a constitutional carry state. Anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. Mississippi has had permitless carry since 2016. Enhanced CCW permit available for reciprocity purposes.

Where You Cannot Carry in Mississippi

The following locations generally prohibit firearms carry in Mississippi. This list is not exhaustive - always verify current law before carrying in any location.

Schools
Government Buildings
Courts
Police Stations
Prisons
Churches Without Permission
Parades

Federal law also prohibits carry in federal buildings, national parks ranger stations, and other federal facilities regardless of state law.

Optional Mississippi CCW Permit

Mississippi has had permitless carry since 2016. Enhanced CCW permit available for reciprocity purposes.

Even though Mississippi does not require a permit to carry, obtaining an optional permit allows you to carry in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Mississippi but require a permit from your home state.

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CCW Reciprocity for Mississippi

States that honor your Mississippi permit (28)

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Mississippi honors permits from (30)

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Reciprocity agreements change frequently. Always verify current reciprocity with the issuing state's law enforcement agency before traveling. Some states have additional requirements beyond permit reciprocity.

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Mississippi Gun Law Cheat Sheet - Free PDF

Download our one-page quick reference for Mississippi gun laws. Open carry rules, carry restrictions, permit info, and CCW reciprocity at a glance. Keep it in your range bag.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mississippi Gun Laws

When did Mississippi adopt constitutional carry?

Mississippi enacted permitless carry in 2016.

Does Mississippi have stand your ground?

Yes. Mississippi has both castle doctrine and stand your ground protections.

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