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MS SB2123

MS SB2123
Gun shows; require background checks before transfer of firearm.

summary

Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Require Any Person Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Require A Background Check Before The Transfer Of A Firearm At A Gun Show; To Require The Prospective Firearm Transferor To Obtain Approval From The Department Of Public Safety After The Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer; To Define Terms; To Require A Prospective Firearm Transferor Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Arrange For A Licensed Gun Dealer To Obtain The Background Check Required By This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Accepting Possession Of The Firearm Unless The Prospective Firearm Transferor Has Obtained Approval Of The Transfer From The Department Of Public Safety After A Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer Pursuant To This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Knowingly Providing False Information To A Prospective Firearm Transferor Or To A Licensed Gun Dealer For The Purpose Of Acquiring A Firearm; To Provide That A Person Who Transfers A Firearm In Violation Of The Provisions Of This Section May Be Jointly And Severally Liable For Any Civil Damages Proximately Caused By The Transferee's Subsequent Use Of The Firearm; To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Requirement Of A Background Check; To Provide Criminal Penalties For The Violation Of This Act; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Be Interpreted To Limit Or Otherwise Alter The Duties Of A Licensed Gun Dealer Transferring Or Attempting To Transfer At A Gun Show Under Federal Or State Law; To Amend Section 45-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires that before any individual who is not a licensed gun dealer (a person or business licensed to sell firearms) transfers a firearm at a gun show, they must ensure a background check is conducted on the prospective buyer, known as the "transferee." The transferor must also obtain approval from the Department of Public Safety after a licensed gun dealer has initiated the background check. The bill defines "gun show" as a specific type of event and clarifies that the person transferring the firearm must arrange for a licensed gun dealer to perform the background check, and the licensed dealer must follow all state and federal laws as if they were selling the firearm themselves. The transferee is prohibited from taking possession of the firearm until this approval is granted and cannot knowingly provide false information to acquire a firearm. If a firearm is transferred in violation of these rules, the transferor can be held legally responsible for any damages caused by the transferee's subsequent use of the firearm. There are several exceptions to these background check requirements, including transfers of antique firearms, gifts or loans between immediate family members, transfers due to death or by operation of law, temporary transfers for repair or maintenance, and certain short-term temporary transfers. Violating this act is a misdemeanor, punishable by jail time and/or a fine, and will result in a two-year prohibition from possessing a firearm. The bill also amends existing law to ensure the Department of Public Safety establishes procedures for conducting these background checks.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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