It is unlawful in Mississippi to sell, give, or lend a deadly weapon, or illegal concealed weapon, or a pistol cartridge, to any minor under the age of 18, or any intoxicated person. Any person found guilty of this crime faces a punishment of a fine of up to $1000.00, or jail time not to [...]
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If you are convicted of even the most minor misdemeanor domestic violence charge you could lose your right to possess a firearm. In 1996 Congress enacted the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban (“Gun Ban for Individuals Convicted of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence”, Pub.L. 104-2208, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9). This law prohibits shipment, ownership and use of [...]
Read MoreToday, in the landmark decision of McDonald v. Chicago, the United States Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms now applies against state and local governments, in addition to the federal government. If you want to see the opinion, here it is. Don’t accidentally hit print; the thing is 214 pages long. It was [...]
Read MoreI received a very interesting call about a month ago. It seems that the National Rifle Association needed a lawyer in Mississippi experienced with firearms and familiar with gun laws to refer litigation to on an “as needed” basis. The NRA’s Office of Legislative Counsel ran across my website, and we quickly formed a great relationship. The NRA has [...]
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