Mississippi § 49-7-19 - Prohibition against issuing license to person physically or mentally unfit to carry or use firearm.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-7-19 — Prohibition against issuing license to person physically or mentally unfit to carry or use firearm., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-7-19. Prohibition against issuing license to person physically or mentally unfit to carry or use firearm.
It shall be unlawful for any officer, authorized to issue the licenses mentioned in this chapter, to knowingly issue a resident license or nonresident license to any person physically or mentally unfit to carry or use firearms.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 49-7-19
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 49-7-19 cover?
Section 49-7-19 ("Prohibition against issuing license to person physically or mentally unfit to carry or use firearm.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 49-7-19?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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