Constitutional Carry and Mississippi

I've always been very up front in my belief that I think Constitutional Carry is how things should work. If things were to work exactly like they should, I don't think a permit should be required to carry a firearm (as in Vermont, Alaska, and now Arizona). Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that MS offers a fairly easy permit system and I believe as long as that is the state law, people should respect it and follow it. That being said, I would love to see Mississippi go the same route as Arizona's recent change in state law and go to a Constitutional Carry system. What do you think the chances of that ever happening are? Good? Fair? Slight? Somewhere between slim and none (and Slim just left town on a fast horse)? Just curious to see what you guys think.
Gonzo

Here's my ignorance..... Define "Constitutional Carry"?

CAJNFRND wrote:Here's my ignorance..... Define "Constitutional Carry"?

It generally refers to a state where the law does not require any permit to carry a concealed handgun (such as Vermont, Alaska, and more recently Arizona). Those states recognize that, unless prohibited by another law (convicted felon, etc), the US Constitution provides the right to carry, hence the term "Constitutional Carry". I don't know if that is an actual legal term or just a common way of referring to it.
Gonzo

After seeing what the recent bills involving carrying went through, I'd have to say slim.

I think it is a fantastic idea. The constitution is my carry permit. Unless I have been convicted of a felony then I have every right to carry and own a firearm. Having to obtain a permit to do so limits my ability to use a firearm and therefore is unconstitutional.

Slim to none, I think the 2nd amendment should be the law for the "Good Ole USA" but to many liberals now days.

I'm all for it and let my local reps know how I felt about it too. The chances are fair, I'd say. If enough elect officials are held accountable, it could happen.

Never happen with our current legislators.

308th_sps

Constitutional carry is very possible in MS, in my opinion. However, it's going to take a great deal of effort to get it done, such as more letters, petitions, and perhaps local media attention. More so than getting open carry. I have gotten some good replies from the Senate Jud A committee members, so our problem appears to be House Jud B. Isn't reelection coming soon?

It will never happen... They are making money on us now.. Not going to loose that $$..

I dont like having to pay to legally carry. I would like to do it with out having to pay and give them all the info.

nonnieselman wrote:I dont like having to pay to legally carry. I would like to do it with out having to pay and give them all the info.

Agreed...

jbpmidas wrote:Slim in my opinion. I am content with our current permit system.

You have got to be kidding me. You like to pay for your right to bear arms. Paying for a right is distasteful and a form a tyranny.

I would have to say Mississippi is not a leader in protecting your RKBA. There is a slim chance that constitutional carry will pass. I would also define "constitutional carry" as unlicensed carry anywhere at anytime in the state.

nonnieselman wrote:I dont like having to pay to legally carry. I would like to do it with out having to pay and give them all the info.

I don't like to pay for it either. But the gubment already knows that info anyhow, so that's not a big deal, to me.

gunaddict wrote:It will never happen... They are making money on us now.. Not going to loose that $$..

ding ding ding we have a winner

I believe there is pretty much no chance of having a constitutional carry law here in MS. Any form of revenues is good for the government and they would be hardpressed to lose a chance to take some of our money.

We get the right people in office I think we've got a chance.

IF it were an up-or-down vote today, OC probably rode out with slim. Proper groundwork must be laid, and there's the rub. Politicians respond to pressure, just like ever body else.

So it is a matter of asking the right question. Instead of asking whether it should or could happen, the question is, what can we do to apply pressure to the political process? And a question we all have to ask ourselves - Am I willing to work for change?

I apply pressure by OC'ing when the mood comes on me. I also apply pressure whenever any suggestion is made on this forum that we should just CC and keep quiet. Sorry, I'm just old enough, seen enough to know if we don't push back against the leftist anti-Gunners, they will keep applying their own pressure, and another so-called "common sense" gun regulation will get passed. They are not going to stop trying to limit our freedom.

If the law is to be changed, the right person or group has to come to a decision and begin to apply pressure to the MS legislature, directly or indirectly - and in a way that meets with voter approval. Why with voter approval? People need to be convinced that OC is in their best interest. No fear tactics.

I still believe in "consent of the governed". It's our fatalistic view of things that is the obstacle. My 2¢.