MS Concealed Carry
Mississippi Concealed & Enhanced Carry Information
The State of Mississippi curently has two types of Concealed Carry Permits (CCP). The first concealed carry permit is actually called a Firearms Permit. A MS Firearms Permit is relatively easy to obtain and requires no formal firearms training. However, there are some limitations on where you CAN and CAN'T carry your firearm with this permit. The second permit type is called an Enhanced Carry Permit. To get the Enhanced Carry Permit you must attend a formal firearms training course from an instructor certified by the MS Dept. of Public Safety. The Enhanced Carry Permit greatly reduces the limitations on where you are legally able to carry your firearm. In addition, the training classes can provide you with valuable information on firearm safety, options for concealed carry firearms, different types of carry holsters, and techniques and tactics for responsible gun owners. See below for more information on how you can obtain your MS Firearms Permit and your MS Enhanced Carry Permit.
MS Firearms Permits are issued by the MS Dept. of Public Safety. Those who wish to obtain a Firearms Permit can download the application from the Firearms Permit Unit website. Applicants must fill out the application, have it notarized, and attach a recent picture to the application. The completed application along with $132.00 must be brought to the nearest Permit Location where applicants will be fingerprinted and have their application processed. Click on the icon below to access the MS Dept. of Public Safety's Firearms Permit Site
Links to Other Concealed Carry Sites useful for Concealed Carry Maps and Legal Information for both MS and other States.
Handgungunlaw.us
USACarry.com
ATF.GOV
Firearms Permit Vs Enhanced Carry Permits
Firearms Permit
•CAN NOT carry in a Courtroom or Law Enforcement Office or detention center.
•CAN NOT carry in Polling Place or meeting of the Government.
•CAN NOT carry at any School, College or Athletic Event.
•CAN NOT carry at establishment or portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises primarily devoted to such purpose .
•CAN NOT carry inside the passenger terminal of any airport .
•CAN NOT carry in any church or other place of worship.
•CAN NOT carry any place prohibited by federal law.
•CAN NOT carry where Private Business displays “NO FIREARMS” signage
•CAN NOT carry in Parades where permits are required.
Enhanced Carry Permit
•CAN NOT carry in courtrooms during a judicial proceeding.
•CAN NOT carry in any police, sheriff or highway patrol station or any detention facility, prison or jail.
•CAN NOT carry any place prohibited by federal law.
This is a general description of where you can and can not carry under MS Laws. Please see the link to the MS Firearms Permit Unit on the left side of this page to access all the current legal information
Picture of MS Firearms Permit
Picture of MS Firearms Permit with the Enhanced Carry Endorsement Instructor Certified "IC" Sticker
