Mississippi Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

In Mississippi, who is responsible for conducting background checks on prospective firearm purchasers?

1. Local police department

2. Mississippi Department of Public Safety

3. Federal Bureau of Investigation

4. Mississippi State Police

The correct answer is: Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for conducting background checks on prospective firearm purchasers in Mississippi. This is because the FBI is responsible for running the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which is used to determine if a person is eligible to purchase a firearm. This system is used by all states, including Mississippi, to conduct background checks. Option A, the local police department, is incorrect because they do not have access to the NICS system and cannot perform a background check on a national level. Option B, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, is incorrect because their role is to maintain public safety and enforce state laws, but it is not their responsibility to conduct background checks on firearm purchasers. Option D, the Mississippi State Police, is incorrect because they do not have jurisdiction over federal laws and policies regarding background checks for firearm purchasers.