Mississippi Concealed Weapon Permit Residency Exemption for…

Mississippi Concealed Weapon Permit Residency Exemption for Service Members and Veterans

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Mississippi residency requirement waived

You do not have to meet Mississippi’s residency requirement to apply for a concealed weapon permit if you are serving, are an honorably discharged veteran, or are a retired service member.

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How to apply

Apply for a Mississippi concealed weapon permit through the Department of Public Safety and give them your proof of service and of your handgun training.

What you'll need

Your military ID, DD214 or retirement paperwork, and documentation of your law enforcement or combat training with pistols or other handguns.

Eligibility

You are serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, are an honorably discharged veteran, or are a retired service member
You have completed law enforcement or combat training with pistols or other handguns

Source

Official source

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