10-26-1832: “Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defence of himself and of the state . . . To guard against transgressions of the high powers herein delegated: We Declare, that every thing in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall for ever remain inviolate..."

Constitution Of The State Of Mississippi, “Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defence of himself and of the state. . . . To guard against transgressions of the high powers herein delegated: We Declare, that every thing in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall for ever remain inviolate; and that all laws contrary thereto, or to the following provisions, shall be void.”, Oct. 26, 1832