With the recent tragic events in South Carolina, it is past time to address concealed carry in church. Generally, in Mississippi, it is unlawful to carry a firearm into a house of worship (a church). However, in 2011, the Mississippi legislature amended our concealed carry licensing laws and permitted "enhanced permit holders" to carry a concealed firearm in a church. See Miss. Code. Ann. § 97-37-7(2). In order to receive this "permission" to carry into a church, one must

I was recently asked to provide an opinion on a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction and whether that person could own or buy a firearm. It's a relatively easy question to answer, because federal law prohibits persons convicted of domestic violence: to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign co

SB2394 becomes law on July 1, 2015. What does this do? It allows for you to carry a pistol or revolver in a "a purse, handbag, satchel, other similar bag or briefcase or fully enclosed case." So on July 1, 2015, you will not need a permit to carry a pistol or revolver in your purse or, if you are male, a man bag. I've found that Maxpedition makes great manbags (murse?) and they have a place for a pistol or revolver. Check them out here: http://www.maxpedition.com/store/p