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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Mississippi permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
No
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Constitutional
Issuing level
State
Minimum age
21 (18 if active military or veteran)
Training
Not required
Live fire
Reported: No. Confirm at the source
Application fee
Reported: $112.00 total ($80.00 license fee + $32.00 FBI background-check fee). Reduced to just the $32.00 background-check fee (license fee waived) for Disabled Veterans, Active Duty Military/spouse, and Active Law Enforcement, upon providing… Confirm at the source
Permit term
5 years Confirm with the issuing agency
Residency required
Yes. Mississippi resident for 12 months, or active military or law enforcement, or a holder of a valid permit from a reciprocal state. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
45 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Source: Mississippi Driver Service Bureau — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Mississippi

Mississippi is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Standard Firearms Permit (SFP). For the optional permit, a single state agency handles permits, so the same office serves every county. The issuing agency is Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The minimum age to apply is 21 (18 if active military or veteran). Mississippi does not require a training course before you apply.

To replace a lost or stolen Mississippi permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a sworn statement. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Mississippi Driver Service Bureau · Reciprocity: where a Mississippi permit is honored

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