MS SB2042

Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-37-5 to change language from "any" firearm or weapon to "a" firearm or weapon, clarifying that each weapon possessed constitutes a separate offense

Allows convicted felons found in possession of multiple prohibited weapons to be charged separately for each weapon rather than facing a single charge

Maintains existing penalties for felon in possession: up to $5,000 fine and/or 1-10 years imprisonment per offense

Prohibited weapons include firearms, bowie knives, dirk knives, butcher knives, switchblade knives, metallic knuckles, blackjacks, and firearm silencers

Effective date of July 1, 2022