Mississippi concealed carry permit guide

Permitless (constitutional) carry

Yes, for eligible adults 18+. 18+; Mississippi allows carry without a permit (check holster/case rules with DPS).

Permit types

• Firearm permit
• Enhanced endorsement

Issuing agency and how to apply

Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau

Apply through the DPS Driver Service Bureau.

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Eligibility and minimum age

Minimum age

21

Eligibility

21+ (18-20 for qualifying military members/veterans).

Fees

Resident (new)

$80

Non-resident (new)

$80

Renewal

$40 ($20 for residents 65+)

License fee may be waived for certain military, disabled veterans and law enforcement. Enhanced endorsement on an existing permit: $15.

Training requirements

Enhanced endorsement requires qualifying training or military/law-enforcement status.

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Processing time, validity and renewal

Processing time

DPS acts within 45 days of a complete application

Valid for

5 years

Non-resident permits

Available to non-residents. Non-residents may apply if they hold a valid out-of-state permit.

Reciprocity

Mississippi recognizes valid permits from other states (Miss. Code 45-9-101(19)).

Official reciprocity information

Sources

1. www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/firearm%20permit%20docs/IFP-APP-01%
2. www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/node/314
3. law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-45/chapter-9/license-to-carry-concealed-pistol-or-r

Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.