Firearm Permit Deposits

Firearm Permit Deposits 1. Firearm Permits is now under Driver Services Bureau, Driver License Examiners will make the firearm permit money deposits. 2. As with the driver license money, all deposits slips must be validated. No night deposit drops will be made. Firearm permits will continue to be done at the district substations only on the designated day and times. Examiners are not responsible for making the applicants’ fingerprints. Examiners are responsible for all NCIC transactions. 3. Master Sergeants should perform audits on firearm permit money at the same time that driver license money is audited. 4. Please adhere to the following procedures: a. Send all firearm applications to the attention of the Director of Firearm Permits at Headquarters. It should include the following: i. All original and renewal applications - Make sure all applications as well as fingerprint cards are filled out correctly and completely. ii. Copy of Triple I report, copy of NCIC driver license or ID card check, Wanted persons check and state criminal history check. iii. For out of country applicants: Contact the firearm permit unit in Jackson for instructions regarding the necessary NCIC transactions which must be done, send in a copy for proof of US citizenship, proof of lawful permanent US residence (can include, naturalization certificate, birth certificate certifying American citizen born abroad). iv. Any questions regarding criminal history should be directed to the Investigator assisting with fingerprints. 5. All firearm applicants must have a valid Mississippi Driver License or ID Card to receive a firearm permit. 6. Contact the Director of Firearm Permits on original retired law enforcement officer applications for handling instructions. 7. Make sure all employees are aware of this policy and have a copy for their records.