Mississippi Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years of age or 18 if a member of the military;
• Have been a resident of the state for more than 12 months (although this may be waived if the applicant possesses a valid permit from another state, is on active military duty and stationed in the state, or is a retired law enforcement officer residing in the state);
• Not have been convicted of a felony without having been pardoned;
• Not be suffering from a physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a handgun;
• Have no violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years;
• Not have been adjudicated mentally incompetent or must wait 5 years from the date of his or her restoration of mental capacity by court order;
• Not have been committed to a mental institution or mental health treatment facility, unless he or she possesses a certificate from a psychiatrist licensed in Mississippi stating that he or she has not suffered from disability for a period of 5 years;
• Not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired;
• Not be a fugitive from justice;
• Not have had an adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on any felony unless 3 years have elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Mississippi.

Initial Permit $112

Renewals $72 or $52 for individuals 65 or older

Late renewal fee $15

Honorably retired law enforcement officers, disabled veterans and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from the payment of the license fee. There will only be a $ 32.00 charge for the processing of fingerprints. 

5 years for initial permit

4 years for renewals

45 days

Link to application

Yes and no. Mississippi does not issue non-resident permits. However, according to Mississippi Code 45-9-101, Mississippi will issue a Mississippi non-resident a License to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver under the following condition:

45-9-101(2) The Department of Public Safety shall issue a license if the applicant:
(a)  Is a resident of the state and has been a resident for twelve (12) months or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application.  However, this residency requirement may be waived, provided the applicant possesses a valid permit from another state, is active military personnel stationed in Mississippi or is a retired law enforcement officer establishing residency in the state.

For reciprocity reasons, two types of permits are available at the state level: the Standard Firearms Permit (SFP) and an enhanced version (E-SFP). The E-SFP allows carry in more locations and is only available to residents. It requires a training course offered by an instructor certified by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

With proper documentation, any member or veteran of any active or reserve component branch of the U.S. armed forces, honorably retired law enforcement officer or honorably retired veteran having completed law enforcement or combat training with pistols or other handguns may obtain an enhanced permit.

Within 30 days after the changing of a permanent address, you must notify the Department of Public Safety in writing. Be sure to include in your correspondence your name, permit number, old and new addresses, and a contact number in case of questions. The change of address should be mailed to:

Firearm Permit Unit 
P.O. Box 958 
Jackson, MS 39205-0958.

Within 30 days after having a permit lost or destroyed, you must notify the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in writing. A notarized Lost or Destroyed Permit Affidavit or 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.​​

Moving to Mississippi and interested in applying for a resident permit? How soon can you apply?
Mississippi issues standard permits to residents and non-residents, although enhanced permits are only issued to residents, so you can apply for your standard permit at any time. In order to apply for a standard resident permit, you may need to provide a Mississippi driver's license or state ID.

Moving from Mississippi and have a Mississippi resident permit? Does that permit transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Mississippi permit remains valid?
If a person with a Mississippi firearms permit establishes residency in another state, the permit may not be valid. Contact the Firearm Permit Unit for details.