Mississippi 80 Percent Lower Laws

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What is an 80% Lower?

An 80% lower receiver is an unfinished and unserialized blank which requires some machining work from the end user to turn it into a 100% lower receiver, otherwise, what is legally considered as a firearm. 80 lowers are missing the trigger pocket and three holes that need to be milled and drilled out to be completed. Unless states have passed their own laws barring the possession or sales of 80% products; pending the ATF's updated decision from the most recent proposed rule 2021R-05 80% lowers are completely legal, not considered firearms and thus can be shipped straight to your front door. No FFL required. To explore the 80 lower receivers we have to offer, check out our multiple collections.

Are 80 Lowers Legal In Mississippi?

As of this guide’s initial publish date, 80% lower receivers and frames are not considered as firearms by the ATF and are legal to ship directly to buyers residing in the state of Mississippi.

Do I Need to Serialize My 80 Lower in Mississippi?

If you build out your own firearms starting with 80 lowers in Mississippi you do not need to serialize the lower receiver or frame as there are currently no laws requiring citizens to do so. Should you wish to serialize your lower receiver you certainly can if necessary through our engraving services for 80 lowers.

Key Gun Laws in Mississippi

Other than laws regarding 80 lowers, these are the key gun laws you should be aware of if you reside or are traveling through Mississippi.

Firearm Possession and Purchase Requirements

Mississippi is one of the most gun friendly states in the nation. As such, there is not a lot of gun control legislation at the state level which is where the federal laws will often kick in. To buy a handgun in Mississippi you must be 21 or older, provide state ID and go through the background check process. Long gun buyers only have to be 18 years or older and must do the same steps as handgun buyers would. There is technically no minimum age to possess rifles or shotguns for minors as long as they are being accompanied or supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Exceptions for minors in possession of firearms also includes when attending a hunter’s or firearms safety course, using the gun for target practice or recreational shooting at an established range, involved in an organized competition, hunting or trapping with a valid license, travelling to and from these events, or at their own residence with permission and supervision of a parents or a legal guardian.

All firearm purchases require a background check not including private party transfers (Dealer Record of Sale also known as 4473 form or “DROS”). While federal law requires federal firearm license holders (“FFL’s”:) to initiate background checks on buyers prior to the sale of a firearm, federal law also allows states to serve as their own “point of contact” and conduct their own background checks via state, federal records or databases, as well as the option to use the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) database. Mississippi is not a point of contact for the NICS and as a result, dealers must conduct their background checks by going to the FBI’s NICS directly.

Open and Concealed Carrying

The state of Mississippi is a shall-issue and constitutional carry state with ccw’s in the form of “SFP’s” or standard firearms permit. There is also an enhanced version of the permit (“E-SFP”) which allows concealed carry in more locations. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and complete a state approved firearms safety/training course. However, for military service members, they only have to be 18 years old to apply. Due to constitutional carry, open carry is legal without a permit for anyone 18 years of age and legally allowed to possess a firearm. For more information on Mississippi’s concealed carry policies check out their reciprocity map.

NFA Restrictions

No worries here, the state of Mississippi does not restrict any weapons or related items regulated under the National Firearms Act. There are also no assault weapons ban or magazine capacity restrictions in Mississippi.

Magazine Capacity Restrictions

There are, of course, no magazine capacity bans in Mississippi. Enjoy those drums and belt-fed box magazines while you can! We carry plenty of standard capacity magazines like the SureFeed magazine which we have in 20 and 30 rounder options. 

Mandatory Storage Requirements

There are no mandatory safe storage requirements for firearms in Mississippi but if your carelessness causes the harm or death of a child you will be liable and held responsible. If you need some good ideas or best practices for storing your guns and gear here are 5 firearm storage options.

Self-Defense

Mississippi is a castle doctrine stand and has a “stand your ground” law which means residents have no duty to retreat before resorting to lethal force when acting in self-defense.

Ammunition Purchase

The only ammunition regulated by Mississippi are armor piercing rounds. Otherwise, Mississippi does not require a license for the sale, purchase or possession of ammunition. Sellers are also not required to maintain a sales record. Federal laws apply so buyers must be 21 years of age to buy handgun ammo and 18 years old to buy any long gun ammo. All bulk ammo orders online require buyers to be 21 years of age.

Start Your Next 80 Lower Build with 80% Arms!

Mississippi residents are completely free to build their own firearms from 80 lowers and frames without any required serialization or FFL transactions. It's the perfect state to take advantage of your constitutional Second Amendment right and freedom to keep and bear arms. That includes 80% Arms! Grab a  jig for 80 lowers and some buddies to enjoy that freedom together and let us know if you need any advice with your build at any point in the process. Friends, live free.