Mississippi: Unarmed Security Officers
Legislation and Details for Mississippi
The main website references MS § 97-37-7, but this appears to contain no information on unarmed security guards.
See: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Firearms/Home
Mississippi is largely non-regulatory in the matter of unarmed security guards. The only context where oversight occurs is within the framework of firearms.
Mississippi gives recognition to out of state, law enforcement firearms licensees and permit holders
if there is a reciprocal agreement between the states. The statute states in part:
(3) It shall not be a violation of this or any other statute for pistols, firearms or other suitable and appropriate weapons,
to be carried by any out-of-state, full-time commissioned law enforcement officer who holds a valid commission
card from the appropriate out-of-state law enforcement agency and a photo identification.
The provisions of this subsection shall only apply if the state where the out-of-state officer is employed has entered
into a reciprocity agreement with the state that allows full-time commissioned law enforcement officers in Mississippi
to lawfully carry or possess a weapon in such other states. The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to enter into
reciprocal agreements with other states to carry out the provisions of this subsection.
See: § 97-37-7
Must be at least 18 years of age.
No baseline requirement.
None required.
None for Unarmed explicitly .
A security guard permit is required if armed alone.
No baseline requirement
No baseline requirement.
None except in the context of firearm permits.
No baseline requirement.
No baseline requirement.
No baseline requirement.
None required.
None required.
None required.
According to Miss. Code Ann. § 93-11-157:
The state of Mississippi may take away any occupational or professional license or permit for failure to pay child support.