Important Links
State CCW Site State CCW Pamphlet Steps To Apply For Permit State FAQ Site State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info State Attorney General TN CCW Laws Secretary of State
Reciprocity Guidelines for Tennessee
Reciprocity/How This State Honors Other States Permit/Licenses 39-17-1351. Handgun Carry Permits. (r) (1) A facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in this state according to its terms and shall be treated as if it is a handgun permit issued by this state; provided, however, […]
Applying for a Resident Permit
In order to obtain a handgun carry permit in Tennessee, the applicant must accomplish a Handgun Safety Course from a handgun safety school duly certified by Department of Safety. Tennessee will now Links State CCW Site State CCW Pamphlet Steps To Apply for Permit State FAQ Site State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
State of Tennessee will issue a Permit/ Licenses to their Non-Resident who meet their qualifications listed below. 39-17-1351. Handgun Carry Permits (C) (i) If a person who is a resident of and handgun permit holder in another state is employed in this state on a regular basis and desires to carry a handgun in this […]
Carry Permit Limitations
• Any room in which judicial proceedings are in progress. • Any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
39-17-1359. Prohibition at Certain Meetings — Posting Notice. (a)(1) An individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal government entity or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit the possession of weapons by any person who is at a meeting conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the […]
Parking Lot Storage Law
39-17-1313. (a) Notwithstanding §§ 39-17-1309, 39-17-1311, or § 39-17-1359, unless expressly prohibited by federal law, the holder of a valid handgun carry permit recognized in Tennessee may transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder’s motor vehicle, as defined in § 55-1-103, while on or utilizing any public or private parking […]
Police on Carry Requirements
39-17-1351 (n) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (n)(2), a permit issued pursuant to this section shall be good for four (4) years and shall entitle the permit holder to carry any handgun or handguns that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. The permit holder shall have the permit in the holder’s immediate possession […]
Traveling with Firearm Inside a Vehicle
If the person legally owns a firearm, he/she may carry it openly or concealed in a privately owned vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry. The Firearm can be anywhere in the vehicle but it can’t be on his/her person. 39-17-1307. Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Weapon. (a) (1) A person commits an […]
Open Carry
In Tennessee, open carry is only legal for those with valid permit/license to carry a concealed firearm. Some says that open carry is rare is other cities but quite common in rural areas. Place mentioned above regarding Carry Limitations applies to those who open carry. The state preempts firearm laws but did allow local laws/ordinances […]