Mississippi HB1471 authorizes employees of the Secretary of State who perform investigative or regulatory functions to carry firearms.
Mississippi HB1471 amends Section 97-37-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to allow employees of the Secretary of State who are authorized to perform investigative or regulatory functions to carry firearms. The bill specifies that these employees must complete a weapons training course approved by the Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training. It also outlines the conditions under which other specified individuals, such as law enforcement officers and judges, can carry firearms in certain locations. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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