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Bryant Signs Two Concealed Carry Bills
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed a bill that will allow Mississippi residents to carry a concealed gun in a fully enclosed bag or briefcase without a state-issued license.
This bill goes into effect July 1.
According to reports, the bill will also reduce fees for people to receive and renew a concealed-carry license, dropping the fee for a new license to $80.
The renewal fee for people under age 65 will drop to $40, and the fee for those older than 65 will now cost $20.
Disabled veterans, people on active-duty military service and current or honorably retired law enforcement offers are not required to have a license to carry a concealed weapon, according to the bill.
Bryant signed another bill that allows active duty military veterans and honorably retired law enforcement officers to substitute military service for the eight hour training course required by the state to obtain enhanced carry endorsement.
Mississippi residents who complete the state-required training course and receive the enhanced carry endorsement will be allowed to bring a handgun everywhere except police stations, jails, courtrooms and federal property.
This bill takes place immediately and allows Mississippians to legally own rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and self-defense.
Beth Harmon is managing editor for HottyToddy.com. Email her at beth.harmon@hottytoddy.com
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Dean Weingarten
June 25, 2015 at 7:41 am
The bill was signed over two months ago, on April 10th.
Gary G. Haynes
June 25, 2015 at 7:11 pm
i agree with this 100%
Bonnie
June 25, 2015 at 9:52 pm
We will reap the whirlwind. He could not have made a less responsible decision. I yearn for a Governor who actually leads with courage and concern for our citizens, a governor who doesn’t continually embarrass the people of Mississippi.
Trey
June 25, 2015 at 11:53 pm
Lol. Really? I think it’s very courageous for him to stand up to cowards and uneducated people like you. You understand nothing. If you think the problem is law abiding people then you’re a fool. You don’t like gums, don’t carry a gun. I refuse to be completely defenseless because of your idiocy. As far as embarrassment to the people of mississippi, I do not see his actions as an embarrassment so do not speak for me or theajority in this state who do not feel the way you do. If you do not like the law then you can move to maryland, California, new york, etc. Many states out there who trample on our God given rights. I’m sure they’d love to have you.