gun in car in MS

[StephenT]

Hello all:

I know my TX CHL is valid in Louisiana, but it's not recognized in MS. I will be visiting Natchez and Vicksburg over Easter, and was wondering whether it's legal to keep a handgun in the glove compartment or in plain view inside the vehicle? Thanks for any info.

 

[papercut]

My understanding is that Mississippi has a "peaceable journey" law in effect. However, you should contact the AG's office or DPS for details. Visit http://www.packing.org/ for some good info. The MS Department of Public Safety's Firearms Permit Unit is at http://www.dps.state.ms.us/mhp/cib/firearm.html .

 

[HankL]

This should tell you what you need to know: http://www.dps.state.ms.us/mhp/cib/firearmfaq.html#transport handgun hope this will be better,sorry.

[This message has been edited by HankL (edited April 18, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by HankL (edited April 18, 2000).]

 

[StephenT]

Yep, and thanks for the informative links. Just like in LA, the car is considered an extension of the home, so the gun can be out in the open or the glove compartment without any CCW. In TX, my understanding is that the gun has to be outside your immediate reach (glove compartment is not good enough). No problem if you have a CHL, though by law you have to tell the officer here. I keep my license and CHL taped together so I won't forget to show both. Haven't had to do yet fortunately.