The next step for gun liberty in Mississippi should be to push for “Arizona” gun law, which means no licenses at all for those who can legally carry.
This is not just a frivolous thing, either, because it can save the state a whole bunch of money currently wasted on licensing. The high fees involved also discourage gun ownership by the poor, who need guns for their self defense even more than the middle class and wealthy.
http://www.usacarry.com/mississippi_concealed_carry_permit_information.html
The permit is valid for five (5) years.
The fee for a first time Individual Firearm Permit is $132.00.
The renewal fee is $82.00. There is a $15 late fee for expired permits.
The fee for a Security Guard Permit is $132.00.
1. Twenty-one (21) years of age
2. Applicant must have been a resident of the state for over 12 months
3. Or to a person with a valid out of state license
4. Or is on active military duty
5. Or a retired law enforcement officer seeking residency
6. No suffering from a physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a handgun
7. No drug or alcohol abusers
8. No convicted felons or fugitives from justice
9. No mental problems
10 No violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years
11. Not prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law
Required Documents:
1. The applicant must submit fingerprints
2. A full-face photograph
3. Pay a fingerprint fee and $100 license fee.
I don’t recall seeing any of this nonsense in the US constitution. Gun licensing fees are like a poll tax, a tax on voting, a tax on free speech, etc.
Thank you for the research on Mississippi permits. It adds to the discussion.