I would like to get some advice on a unique issue that my wife and I have. She is a permanent resident. She will be applying for her citizenship soon, but as of right now she is not a citizen. She wants a concealed carry permit. MS is a shall issue state. However, the permit office says that you have to be a citizen to get one. But, and this is what confused us, there is a page in the application specifically for legal resident permanent residents. It asks for your alien registration number and everything. There is also nothing in Mississippi concealed carry law stating citizenship as a requirement, this has been verified for me by the NRA. The NRA suggested a certain lawyer, but he was too scared to challenge the state. I have yet to find a lawyer that will help me.
What do you think I should do? When I call the office I always get some drone that says it is a requirement, its on their website, but it is not. It is nowhere in MS law. Should I right a letter to the governors office? Does it sound to you that this is just some arbitary, xenophobic rule that has been implemented by the current group in charge, or am I missing something? Any thoughts, opinions or advice would be much appreciated, I am stumped on this one.
What do you think I should do? When I call the office I always get some drone that says it is a requirement, its on their website, but it is not. It is nowhere in MS law. Should I right a letter to the governors office? Does it sound to you that this is just some arbitary, xenophobic rule that has been implemented by the current group in charge, or am I missing something? Any thoughts, opinions or advice would be much appreciated, I am stumped on this one.