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Legal Information: Mississippi
Laws current as of August 8, 2025 If the abuser has been convicted of a crime, can they have or buy a gun?
Miss. Code § 97-37-5(1) says it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to possess a firearm. If you’d like more information, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence has a page on Firearms Prohibitions in Mississippi.
In addition, federal laws, which apply to all states, may restrict an abuser’s right to have a gun. You can see more information on our Federal Gun Laws page.
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