Dear Mr. XXXXX:
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the carrying of concealed
weapons in casinos. You are correct in that the Mississippi Gaming
Commission does not have an existing regulation regarding this issue.
However, pursuant to Mississippi Gaming Regulation. III. Operations. A. In
General. Section 1. Methods of Operation. (a) It is the policy of the
commission to require that all establishments wherein gaming is conducted in
this state be operated in a manner suitable to protect the public health,
safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the inhabitants of the
State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Gaming Commission is very responsive
to any concerns that may contribute to our proactive efforts to ensure
public safety for all casino patrons and employees. As evidenced by your
recognition that three (3) casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have signs
prohibiting firearms, each casino addresses this issue independently. The
Mississippi Gaming Commission does require casino security and surveillance
departments to meet stringent standards and regulations to sustain the
safety of all patrons. However, we will review our existing regulations in
this regard and do appreciate your concerns relative to this matter. Thank
you once again.
Respectfully,
Lyn Chambers
Staff Officer
Enforcement Division
(601) 351-2838
(601) 351-2816 Fax