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This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals convicted of a nonviolent felony to possess and use firearms or other specified weapons for the defense of their home or motor vehicle, provided they can prove residency or ownership of the property. Previously, possessing such weapons was generally prohibited for anyone convicted of a felony unless they had received a pardon, relief from disability, or a certificate of rehabilitation. The bill defines "nonviolent felony" implicitly by creating an exception for such convictions, while the existing law outlines penalties for violating firearm possession rules, including fines and imprisonment. This change aims to grant self-defense rights to a specific group of individuals with past felony convictions who are not considered a danger to public safety in the context of defending their personal property.

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