Mississippi Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which type of firearm is specifically prohibited from being possessed in Mississippi?

Semi-automatic firearms
Short-barreled shotguns
Handguns with a capacity of more than 10 rounds
Mississippi does not prohibit specific types of firearms

The correct answer is: Mississippi does not prohibit specific types of firearms

The answer reflects the current stance of Mississippi law regarding firearms. In Mississippi, there are no specific prohibitions against types of firearms, which includes semi-automatic firearms, short-barreled shotguns, or handguns based on capacity. The state operates under an open carry and permissive firearm ownership approach, allowing citizens to own a variety of firearms without restrictions on specific types. Mississippi law does impose restrictions on certain individuals, such as convicted felons or those deemed mentally incompetent, but these are not specific to the type of firearm itself. Thus, citizens are generally free to own most common firearms, and as a result, the idea that certain types could be specifically prohibited is not applicable under Mississippi law.