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How qualification works in Mississippi
Mississippi has a statewide standard. The Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST), under Miss. Code Ann. § 45-6-1 et seq., sets the Board Approved Active Duty Firearms Qualification Course that LEOSA's own "active duty standard" language points retirees to: 50 rounds across 7 stages at the 3, 5, 7, 15, and 25-yard lines, with a minimum passing score of 75%. Qualification must be conducted by a BLEOST-certified firearms instructor.
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What to carry afterward
Agency photo ID
From the agency you separated from.
Proficiency certificate
Dated within the past 12 months.1
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Where LEOSA doesn't apply
Private property where the owner prohibits firearms.
State & local government property buildings, parks and installations that restrict firearms.
Federal facilities courthouses, federal buildings and military installations.
School zones under the Gun-Free School Zones Act, unless separately licensed by your state.
Commercial aircraft LEOSA does not change federal aviation rules.
SOURCES
Not legal advice. Confirm with Mississippi's POST commission or your former agency.