MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2021 Regular Session

To: Judiciary, Division B

By: Senator(s) Horhn

Senate Bill 2558

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE OPEN CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE AT CERTAIN PARADES OR DEMONSTRATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  (1)  It is unlawful for a person, except for law enforcement officers as defined in Section 45-6-3, to open carry a firearm while the person is attending or participating in a parade or demonstration for which a permit is required.

     (2)  Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or committed to the custody of the State Department of Corrections for not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years, or both.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2021.