Mike
Site Co-Founder
OCDO co-founder note: The new statute merely clarifies that open carry without a permit is generally legal in Mississippi. There was some confusion over this issue among certain law enforcement officials - not the waters have been de-muddied.
Carry on!
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http://www.wdam.com/story/21831763/open-carry-law-goes-into-effect-july-1
SNIP
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
Law enforcement agencies around the state are educating their officers on the new open carry weapons law, which is known as House Bill 2. It has been approved by both houses of the Mississippi Legislature and signed by the governor.
The new law allows any Mississippian, who is not otherwise disqualified, to openly carry a gun, with or without a permit. A permit is still required if the weapon is concealed.
The author of the legislation Rep. Andy Gipson of Braxton says it simply makes clear what has been the law of the state since the 1890 constitution was approved.
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Carry on!
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http://www.wdam.com/story/21831763/open-carry-law-goes-into-effect-july-1
SNIP
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
Law enforcement agencies around the state are educating their officers on the new open carry weapons law, which is known as House Bill 2. It has been approved by both houses of the Mississippi Legislature and signed by the governor.
The new law allows any Mississippian, who is not otherwise disqualified, to openly carry a gun, with or without a permit. A permit is still required if the weapon is concealed.
The author of the legislation Rep. Andy Gipson of Braxton says it simply makes clear what has been the law of the state since the 1890 constitution was approved.
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