Senate Bill 2238 Summary

• Declares all federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations that infringe on Second Amendment rights as invalid and null and void in Mississippi, including the Gun Control Acts of 1934 and 1968, firearm registries, and confiscation orders.

• Prohibits state public officers and employees from enforcing federal firearm restrictions and makes it a misdemeanor for federal officials to enforce such restrictions within Mississippi.

• Grants Mississippi citizens a private cause of action for declaratory judgment and damages against any person or entity attempting to enforce federal firearm infringements.

• Preempts all local ordinances regarding firearms, ammunition, and components to state law, with limited exceptions for regulations conforming to specified state statutes or discharge regulations.

• Brings forward existing Mississippi concealed carry licensing requirements (Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53, 45-9-101) and armed guard permit provisions (Sections 97-37-7 and 97-37-9), effective July 1, 2020.