CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101SOUTH REGION · MS
Mississippi
Concealed Carry Guide
Mississippi allows permitless concealed carry in the manners authorized by state law. Standard and enhanced firearms permits remain available through DPS.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
Mississippi carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
LAST REVIEWED
August 17, 2026
01
PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
Mississippi allows permitless concealed carry in the manners authorized by state law. Standard and enhanced firearms permits remain available through DPS.
02
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
Training is especially relevant to the enhanced endorsement, which requires an approved course. Confirm which permit or endorsement matches the locations and reciprocity you need.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
Mississippi has limited nonresident permit eligibility. Most visitors should check recognition of their home-state permit and Mississippi's carry restrictions.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official Mississippi references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.