Index
Mississippi Second Amendment Preservation Act
Summary
Mississippi state law prohibits state and local law enforcement from participating in the enforcement of federal executive orders or agency rules that restrict gun rights.
Rights & Rules
- 01.State and local police in Mississippi cannot use state resources or time to help federal agencies (like the ATF) enforce federal gun control regulations that are not explicitly codified in state law.
- 02.This law is specifically targeted at blocking the enforcement of federal 'Executive Orders' or bureaucratic rules (like the ATF rule on pistol braces).
- 03.Mississippi is also a 'Constitutional Carry' state, meaning you do not need a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Penalties
- 01.The law states that any state agency or local police department that uses state funds to assist in enforcing unconstitutional federal gun laws is violating state policy, though direct civilian lawsuits for this (like in Missouri) are less explicitly defined.
Verified Citations
Mississippi Code Section 45-9-19
Source"No state agency, political subdivision, or any elected or appointed official or employee of a state agency or political subdivision may... participate in any way in the enforcement of any federal act, law, order, rule or regulation issued, enacted or promulgated on or after January 1, 2021, regarding a personal firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition..."