State of Mississippi Archives: on Gun Control

Phil Bryant: Protect schools from violence with active shooter drills

Analysis by Mississippi Today, Jan. 31:House Bill 1283 requires active shooter drills in addition to fire drills and emergency drills which already occur. This legislation follows last year's bill, also called the Mississippi School Safety Act, that would have allowed teachers to carry guns in the classroom after specialized training--it died in the House.

Robert Foster: Second amendment is final check & balance in Constitution

David Baria: Common-sense measures, like restrict semi-automatic weapons

David Baria (D): Yes to both. Gun owner & hunter, but "common sense gun safety measures" don't mean "you're anti-gun or anti-Second Amendment."

Roger Wicker (R): No to both. "Do not feel more gun control laws are the answer to the problems confronting our nation."

Roger Wicker: More gun control laws are not the answer to gun problems

David Baria (D): Yes to both. Gun owner & hunter, but "common sense gun safety measures" don't mean "you're anti-gun or anti-Second Amendment."

Roger Wicker (R): No to both. "Do not feel more gun control laws are the answer to the problems confronting our nation."

David Baria: I support 2nd Amendment along with rest of Bill of Rights

Tate Reeves: Pro-gun rights; lowered barriers to concealed carry

FIGHTING FOR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
• Lowered fees on concealed carry permits.
• Recognized military service and training for concealed carry permits.
• Enacted a law providing support for more law enforcement officers in schools to protect our children.

Jensen Bohren: Moratorium on studying gun violence must be lifted

Chris McDaniel: Opposes more gun restrictions

McDaniel: Strongly Disagree

Chris McDaniel: Blames rising gun violence on "hip-hop" culture

The comments were featured in a teaser for the program: "The reason Canada is breaking out with brand new gun violence has nothing to do with the US and guns," McDaniel said. "It has everything to do with a culture that is morally bankrupt. What kind of culture is that? It's called hip-hop. Name a redeeming quality of hip-hop. I want to know anything about hip-hop that has been good for this country."

Jim Hood: Guns ok on school property, with enhanced license

A spokesperson said that the enhanced license provision explicitly allows enhanced licensees to carry their handguns, which include "any elementary or secondary school facility" and "any school athletic event."

The opinion also addressed certain locations where state law can continue to be enforced to prohibit persons from carrying concealed firearms [including] non-public areas of educational property.

Chris McDaniel: Preserve the rights of gun owners

McDaniel says the bill would mandate that no state agency would assist in the implementation of unconstitutional executive orders relating to gun rights.

McDaniel is also co-authoring two related bills. "All of these pieces of legislation will be challenged, there's no question about it," McDaniel said. "But, it's a debate we need to have in this country. Right now, we have a president that is exercising far too much authority, we have a federal government that is trying to do too much to too many people and do too many things," he said.

Chris McDaniel: Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks

Summary by National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action [a pro-gun-rights group]: Senate Bill 2862 allowed retired law enforcement officers to qualify for the ability to carry a concealed firearm without a permit under federal law by gaining certification from the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. Repeals the current state ban on the possession of firearms in public parks by Mississippi Right-To-Carry permit holders. This change in state law will allow Mississippi permit holders to carry in state parks.

Legislative outcome: Passed House 117-3-2, Mar/3/10; Passed Senate 52-0-0, Mar/23/10; State Senator Chris McDaniel voted YES; Signed by Governor Haley Barbour Apr/1/10

Cindy Hyde-Smith: Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks

Summary by National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action [a pro-gun-rights group]: Senate Bill 2862 allowed retired law enforcement officers to qualify for the ability to carry a concealed firearm without a permit under federal law by gaining certification from the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. Repeals the current state ban on the possession of firearms in public parks by Mississippi Right-To-Carry permit holders. This change in state law will allow Mississippi permit holders to carry in state parks.

Legislative outcome: Passed House 117-3-2, Mar/3/10; Passed Senate 52-0-0, Mar/23/10; State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted YES; Signed by Governor Haley Barbour Apr/1/10

Haley Barbour: Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks

Summary by National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action [a pro-gun-rights group]: Senate Bill 2862 allowed retired law enforcement officers to qualify for the ability to carry a concealed firearm without a permit under federal law by gaining certification from the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. Repeals the current state ban on the possession of firearms in public parks by Mississippi Right-To-Carry permit holders. This change in state law will allow Mississippi permit holders to carry in state parks.

Legislative outcome: Passed House 117-3-2, Mar/3/10; Passed Senate 52-0-0, Mar/23/10; Signed by Governor Haley Barbour Apr/1/10