The Firearm Permit Costs Nothing at Any Disability Rating — Renewals Too
Mississippi waives the concealed-carry permit fee, and the renewal fees, for a veteran with a service-connected disability. Any rating qualifies — there is no percentage floor. The state's ordinary 12-month residency requirement can be waived if you hold a valid out-of-state permit, are active military stationed in Mississippi, or are retired law enforcement, so someone who has just moved in is not necessarily shut out for a year. Because the renewals are free as well, this is a recurring saving rather than a one-off.
Verified August 27, 2026
What this benefit is
Mississippi waives the concealed-carry permit fee, and the renewal fees, for a veteran with a service-connected disability. Any rating qualifies — there is no percentage floor. The state's ordinary 12-month residency requirement can be waived if you hold a valid out-of-state permit, are active military stationed in Mississippi, or are retired law enforcement, so someone who has just moved in is not necessarily shut out for a year. Because the renewals are free as well, this is a recurring saving rather than a one-off.
What it's worth: Permit fee and renewal fees waived
- ANY service-connected disability qualifies. No minimum percentage is set.
- Both the initial permit fee and the RENEWAL fees are waived, so the saving repeats.
- The ordinary 12-month state residency requirement applies, but is WAIVABLE if you hold a valid out-of-state permit, are active military stationed in Mississippi, or are retired law enforcement.
- The ordinary suitability and background requirements for a permit are unaffected by the fee waiver.
- Administered by the Department of Public Safety.
Who is entitled to it
- You served in the U.S. armed forces.
- You have a service-connected disability.
- Mississippi issues the permit.
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How to claim it
- 1Download the VA Benefit Summary Letter showing service connection. The percentage does not matter.
- 2Apply to the Department of Public Safety and claim the disabled veteran fee waiver on the application.
- 3If you have moved to Mississippi recently, ask about the residency waiver rather than waiting twelve months — an existing out-of-state permit may be enough.
- 4Diary the renewal. It is free, but it is not automatic.
- 5Keep the VA letter with your renewal papers so the waiver is not queried each time.
- Form
- Concealed-carry permit application, Department of Public Safety
- File with
- Mississippi Department of Public Safety
- Documents you will need
- va benefit summary letter
- Annual
- Claimed once a year.
Sources
- authority · published policyMississippi Veterans Affairs — state benefits, firearm permit fee waiver
- operating · published policyMississippi Department of Public Safety
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