Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Mississippi?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Mississippi honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: honored · NJ permit: honored · No permit needed for visitors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Honored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Honored
Mississippi honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
Yes
Miss. Code 45-9-101(24) (HB 786, 2016): no license needed to carry a loaded or unloaded pistol in a sheath/belt or shoulder holster, or in a purse, handbag, bag, briefcase or fully enclosed case, if not engaged in crime (beyond a misdemeanor traffic offense), not prohibited from possessing, and not in a prohibited place; no residency condition. Minimum age: see the official source. official source
Resident Permits Mississippi Honors (49)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Mississippi honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident. official source
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Mississippi
Yes, some. Mississippi honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Honored
Mississippi honors New York licenses and does not require the holder to live in New York. official source
Florida non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Utah non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Arizona non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Texas non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Virginia non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Maryland non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitHonored
Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident. official source
Also honored here: non-resident permits from Arkansas, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington State, West Virginia.
Know Before You Go
Permitless carry covers holstered/bag carry; prohibited places in 45-9-101(13) apply; minimum age: see the official source.
Can a visitor get a Mississippi permit? Limited — only military stationed in Mississippi (and spouses). Mississippi DPS confirmed by phone on Nov 2, 2026: a non-resident who isn't military (for example, a New York resident) can't get a Mississippi permit, standard or enhanced, even with another state's permit.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Mississippi with a New York license?
Yes. Miss. Code 45-9-101(19): any valid unrevoked, unexpired license to carry concealed pistols issued in another state is recognized — any state, resident or non-resident.
Can I carry in Mississippi with a New Jersey permit?
Yes. Mississippi honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident.
Does Mississippi honor non-resident permits?
Yes, some. Mississippi honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia.
Can visitors carry in Mississippi without a permit?
Yes for visitors. Miss. Code 45-9-101(24) (HB 786, 2016): no license needed to carry a loaded or unloaded pistol in a sheath/belt or shoulder holster, or in a purse, handbag, bag, briefcase or fully enclosed case, if not engaged in crime (beyond a misdemeanor traffic offense), not prohibited from possessing, and not in a prohibited place; no residency condition. Minimum age: see the official source.
Can a non-resident get a Mississippi carry permit?
Limited — only military stationed in Mississippi (and spouses). Mississippi DPS confirmed by phone on Nov 2, 2026: a non-resident who isn't military (for example, a New York resident) can't get a Mississippi permit, standard or enhanced, even with another state's permit.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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