Campus Carry in Mississippi 

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. FURTHER, READERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR THEMSELVES AND SHOULD SPEAK WITH A COMPETENT ATTORNEY IN THEIR STATE. 

Are there differences between private and public colleges and universities? 

No, the carry of a firearm at any college or university in Mississippi is illegal even for permit holders. 

What can students do to appeal for their Second Amendment rights if they are on an unfriendly campus? 

Students should reach out to state officials and push for legislation that legalizes campus carry. 

What would the penalty be if a student is found with a weapon on campus grounds? 

Violators of Miss. Code Section 95-3-1 would be trespassed and face a restraining order, as well as further charges if more violations occur. 

For campuses who would allow campus carry but are prevented from doing so by their state law, what are some things the university can do to aid students? 

Universities should also reach out to state officials and push for legislation that legalizes campus carry, and selectively enforce the law for students.