Mississippi Bill Protecting Churches, Expanding Carry Advances

posted on March 31, 2016

On Tuesday House Bill 786, known as the Mississippi Church Protection Act, was passed in the state Senate 36-14. The bill would allow churches to designate members who had undergone enhanced concealed-carry training or had police or military backgrounds to carry a firearm in defense of their congregation, and shield them from civil and criminal liability if they are forced to use their firearm to stop a violent crime. 

The law will also allow all law-abiding individuals to carry holstered firearms without a concealed-carry permit, expanding on last year’s law allowing “permitless” carry in purses and briefcases. 

State lawmakers ultimately decided expanding carry by qualified residents while enhancing the ability of houses of worship to defend themselves would help make all Mississippians safer. “This important piece of pro-gun legislation clarifies existing law in Mississippi and ensures that each Mississippian has the right to carry their firearm in the manner that best suits them,” said NRA-ILA’s Chris W. Cox.

Latest

Girsan MC P35
Girsan MC P35

Gun Review: Girsan MC P35

The Hi Power is a classic that didn’t get much updating in its heyday. Girsan has brought it up to 21st century standards.

Why It’s Hard To Be A Young Competitive Shooter These Days

Some of the top young adults in the shooting sports give their thoughts on the impact of programs for youth.

Ministry of Disarmament:

Joe Biden has created a special White House bureaucracy to put gun-control advocates on the federal payroll and to leverage the full power of the government to expand his prohibitory ambitions.

Do Gun-Control Groups Want to Redefine the Definition of “Adult”?

Gun-control groups and the the politicians they support are utilizing a divide-and-conquer strategy to enact their agenda.

The Armed Citizen® November 24, 2023

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.

Meet an Elementary School Teacher Who Uses Guns to Help Kids

John Annoni has used the law-abiding gun culture that so many of us know and enjoy to help inner-city youth for decades.

Interests



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.