National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Mississippi
January 11, 2016
• When applying for a permit in Mississippi, all the sections in the application form should be filled out by the applicant. Failure to complete all the requested information may result to a denial in the application.
• The completed application form should be notarized and brought to the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in any location listed here.
• When returning the application, an individual must present two other forms of identification. The first one should be a photo identification (driver’s license issued by Mississippi or identification card) and the second one can be any of the following:
o Birth certificate
o Marriage Certificate
o Divorce Decree
o Military ID
o Military Discharge
o Social Security Card
o Passport
o Other Identification Cards Issued by the Government
• The applicant should attach a photo displaying full face and should not drop below the breast line. The photo can be color or black and white, but must be of high quality.
• The carry permit which costs $100 and processing of fingerprints that costs $32 (for a total of $132) can be paid by cash, debit and credit cards.
• Retired law enforcers must submit a notarized “Retired Law Enforcement Officer Only” affidavit. For more information about this, visit this link. To know more about new application and renewal of application, go to this link.
• Retired law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are on active duty and disabled veterans are not required to pay the license fee and the renewal fee. Renewal fee for Mississippi residents who are 65 years old and above is $20 only.
Enhanced Permit NRA Instructors
According to the Mississippi Handgun Permit Unit, “enhanced endorsements are now valid indefinitely instead of 5 years.”
The attorney general made an opinion on where the individuals with enhanced permits are allowed to carry their firearms. The opinion can be viewed in this link, or you can check the “Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Mississippi AG” section below.
The governor approved the House Bill 506. Beginning July 1, 2011, the State will implement certain procedures of license to carry holders for them to get an endorsement for training on the use of firearms and the safe handling. The training will be provided by an instructor who is recognized by the Department of Public Safety.
Individuals who obtain the enhanced endorsements will be permitted to carry their firearms on the places which are declared as off limits under 45-9-101 except for police station, correctional facility or prison.
The procedures to obtain an endorsement is as follow:
• Take a class from an enhanced permit instructor that is recognized by the state. The list of the Mississippi DPS Certified Enhanced Permit Instructors is available in this link.
• Upon finishing the program, the instructor will give the applicant a certificate to prove that you completed the class. The applicant then should bring and present it to the permit issuing office along with the current CCW permit. The office will copy the certificate and put an endorsement sticker on the applicant’s CCW permit.
• At this time, there is no need for the applicant to complete an application form or any other form or pay additional fees.
Senate Bill 2619
• Under this bill, the active members of the military force should submit a copy of the active duty orders along with the application.
• Veterans must present a DD214 with Honorable Discharge, have a “Veteran” on the driver’s license or a form obtained from the Veterans Affairs Board with the red stamp, to get an instructor certified sticker.
• Retired members of the military must show a copy of the retired military ID or other official document to receive an instructor certified sticker.
• Retired law enforcement officers must present a retirement letter from the agency to obtain an instructor certified sticker.
For each of the situations mentioned above, an affidavit must be attached on the documents as well. The Enhanced Carry Affidavit is available here.
Note: When carrying in off limits places in Mississippi, an individual must have the endorsement with the carry permit. Non-residents are not allowed to get an endorsement.
97-37-1 (2)(b). Enhanced permit holders are also allowed to carry their firearms in courthouses, but not during judicial proceedings.
97-37-7. An individual who has completed a training in the safe handling and use of firearms from an instructor in Mississippi certified by a nationally accredited organization offering firearms training or by the Department of Public Safety is also permitted to carry a firearm in courthouses but not during judicial proceedings. A trial judge has the right to restrict carrying of firearms inside the courtroom.
SEC. 45-9-101. Places of Nuisance
These are the places of nuisance; where even enhanced permit holders are not allowed to carry their pistols, stun guns or any other weapon:
• Police or sheriff station
• Detention facilities
• Prison
• Courthouses
• Courtrooms
• Athletic events
• Buildings that serve alcoholic beverages
• Voting locations
• Meeting places of the government entities and Legislature
• Elementary and secondary schools
• College schools
• Airport terminals
• Churches or other places of worship
• Other places where the federal law prohibits carrying of weapons
Places mentioned should display signs restricting guns that should be noticeable for the visitors and can be read at a distance of ten feet.
§ 95-3-1. Definitions of Terms “Person,” “Place” and “Nuisance.”
“Place” refers to any building, structure or separate portion.
“Person” refers to an individual, organization, agent, corporation or trustee.
“Nuisance” refers to any place mentioned above that restricts carrying of firearms.
Applying for a Permit in Mississippi
January 11, 2016
• When applying for a permit in Mississippi, all the sections in the application form should be filled out by the applicant. Failure to complete all the requested information may result to a denial in the application.
• The completed application form should be notarized and brought to the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in any location listed here.
• When returning the application, an individual must present two other forms of identification. The first one should be a photo identification (driver’s license issued by Mississippi or identification card) and the second one can be any of the following:
o Birth certificate
o Marriage Certificate
o Divorce Decree
o Military ID
o Military Discharge
o Social Security Card
o Passport
o Other Identification Cards Issued by the Government
• The applicant should attach a photo displaying full face and should not drop below the breast line. The photo can be color or black and white, but must be of high quality.
• The carry permit which costs $100 and processing of fingerprints that costs $32 (for a total of $132) can be paid by cash, debit and credit cards.
• Retired law enforcers must submit a notarized “Retired Law Enforcement Officer Only” affidavit. For more information about this, visit this link. To know more about new application and renewal of application, go to this link.
• Retired law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are on active duty and disabled veterans are not required to pay the license fee and the renewal fee. Renewal fee for Mississippi residents who are 65 years old and above is $20 only.
Enhanced Permit NRA Instructors
According to the Mississippi Handgun Permit Unit, “enhanced endorsements are now valid indefinitely instead of 5 years.”
The attorney general made an opinion on where the individuals with enhanced permits are allowed to carry their firearms. The opinion can be viewed in this link, or you can check the “Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Mississippi AG” section below.
The governor approved the House Bill 506. Beginning July 1, 2011, the State will implement certain procedures of license to carry holders for them to get an endorsement for training on the use of firearms and the safe handling. The training will be provided by an instructor who is recognized by the Department of Public Safety.
Individuals who obtain the enhanced endorsements will be permitted to carry their firearms on the places which are declared as off limits under 45-9-101 except for police station, correctional facility or prison.
The procedures to obtain an endorsement is as follow:
• Take a class from an enhanced permit instructor that is recognized by the state. The list of the Mississippi DPS Certified Enhanced Permit Instructors is available in this link.
• Upon finishing the program, the instructor will give the applicant a certificate to prove that you completed the class. The applicant then should bring and present it to the permit issuing office along with the current CCW permit. The office will copy the certificate and put an endorsement sticker on the applicant’s CCW permit.
• At this time, there is no need for the applicant to complete an application form or any other form or pay additional fees.
Senate Bill 2619
• Under this bill, the active members of the military force should submit a copy of the active duty orders along with the application.
• Veterans must present a DD214 with Honorable Discharge, have a “Veteran” on the driver’s license or a form obtained from the Veterans Affairs Board with the red stamp, to get an instructor certified sticker.
• Retired members of the military must show a copy of the retired military ID or other official document to receive an instructor certified sticker.
• Retired law enforcement officers must present a retirement letter from the agency to obtain an instructor certified sticker.
For each of the situations mentioned above, an affidavit must be attached on the documents as well. The Enhanced Carry Affidavit is available here.
Note: When carrying in off limits places in Mississippi, an individual must have the endorsement with the carry permit. Non-residents are not allowed to get an endorsement.
97-37-1 (2)(b). Enhanced permit holders are also allowed to carry their firearms in courthouses, but not during judicial proceedings.
97-37-7. An individual who has completed a training in the safe handling and use of firearms from an instructor in Mississippi certified by a nationally accredited organization offering firearms training or by the Department of Public Safety is also permitted to carry a firearm in courthouses but not during judicial proceedings. A trial judge has the right to restrict carrying of firearms inside the courtroom.
SEC. 45-9-101. Places of Nuisance
These are the places of nuisance; where even enhanced permit holders are not allowed to carry their pistols, stun guns or any other weapon:
• Police or sheriff station
• Detention facilities
• Prison
• Courthouses
• Courtrooms
• Athletic events
• Buildings that serve alcoholic beverages
• Voting locations
• Meeting places of the government entities and Legislature
• Elementary and secondary schools
• College schools
• Airport terminals
• Churches or other places of worship
• Other places where the federal law prohibits carrying of weapons
Places mentioned should display signs restricting guns that should be noticeable for the visitors and can be read at a distance of ten feet.
§ 95-3-1. Definitions of Terms “Person,” “Place” and “Nuisance.”
“Place” refers to any building, structure or separate portion.
“Person” refers to an individual, organization, agent, corporation or trustee.
“Nuisance” refers to any place mentioned above that restricts carrying of firearms.