How many gun shops are in Mississippi?

There are 1,461 firearms businesses in Mississippi, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

What are the concealed carry laws in Mississippi?

Constitutional carry since April 2016. Castle Doctrine. Open carry in holster legal. No registration or waiting period. Very permissive.

Where can I go shooting in Mississippi?

Mississippi has 82 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Mississippi?

Outstanding whitetail deer. Wild turkey excellent. Waterfowl—Mississippi Flyway (legendary). Wild hog abundant. Small game—squirrel, rabbit. Dove hunting traditional.

Mississippi Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

01 // INTRO

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About Mississippi

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Find FFLs, ranges, and gunsmiths from Jackson to the Gulf Coast, the Delta to the Pine Belt.

This directory connects you with 1,461+ firearms businesses, 82+ shooting locations, 192 upcoming events, and the Mississippi firearms community.

Deep Southern heritage. Delta blues and hunting culture intertwined. Family land traditions. Rural character strong. Multi-generational hunting. Highest gun ownership rates.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Mississippi's firearms legacy

Mississippi Firearms History

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Mississippi sits at a crossroads of American firearms history that most states can't match — not because it produced famous gunmakers or hosted pr...

03 // BROWSE

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192 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

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Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Mississippi

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Mississippi runs on deer season. With over 1.7 million whitetail deer statewide, the rut in late October through mid-November draws hunters from acros...

Shooting Sports in Mississippi

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Competitive shooting in Mississippi is more active than the state's size might suggest. The infrastructure is thin in spots, but the shooter base is c...

05 // CITIES

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Mississippi Cities

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Jackson

40 businesses

Meridian

38 businesses

Brandon

34 businesses

Hattiesburg

29 businesses

Southaven

27 businesses

Gulfport

26 businesses

Oxford

24 businesses

Corinth

24 businesses

Tupelo

23 businesses

Vicksburg

22 businesses

Starkville

19 businesses

Pearl

18 businesses

06 // ACCESS

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Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Mississippi

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Mississippi doesn't have BLM land — that's a western states situation. Public land here comes through the U.S. Forest Service, the Army Corps of Engin...

Getting Started in Mississippi

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Mississippi is one of the more straightforward states to buy a firearm in. There's no state waiting period, no state permit required to purchase, and ...

07 // EXPLORE

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Getting Started

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Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Mississippi.

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Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

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08 // CULTURE

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Community & Culture

What makes Mississippi unique

Mississippi's Firearms Culture

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Fifty-five percent of Mississippi households own firearms — one of the higher rates in the country, and in rural counties the percentage is meaningful...

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East Lincoln Guns

firearms dealer

Brookhaven, MS

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Apr9

Ducks Unlimited: USM Student Chapter "Bingo for Boomsticks"- Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg, MS

fundraiser

Apr9

Ducks Unlimited: Ole Miss DU's Concert for Conservation presented by Mossy Oak, Desco , & Matt Johnson Electric

Oxford, MS

fundraiser

Apr10

2026 USA Archery MS South-Central Collegiate Target Regionals

Unknown, MS

competition

State Handbook

Mississippi sits at a crossroads of American firearms history that most states can't match — not because it produced famous gunmakers or hosted proving grounds, but because the forces that shaped guns in America played out here in raw form. Frontier

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