State Legal Statute Source:
State Department Locations:
Tennessee Department of Safety
Attn: Handgun Carry Permit Office
1150 Foster Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37249-1000
Phone: (615) 251-8590
Attorney General
P.O. Box 20207
Nashville, Tennessee 37202
Phone: (615) 741-3491
Fax: (615) 741-2009
http://www.attorneygeneral.state.tn.us
State/Federal Park Locations:
39-17-1311. Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and other public recreational buildings and grounds. -
(a) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any weapon prohibited by § 39-17-1302(a), not used solely for instructional, display or sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes.
Two points here. First, handguns are not included in § 39-17-1302(a), so you should be able to carry a handgun if the place is not posted. But, if handgun carry is not permitted then, second, nothing in the Code says you can possess the weapon in a car as long as you don't handle it. That provision is specifically permitted under TCA on school property only.
Mere possession of certain weapons under § 39-17-1302(a) are prohibited in parks. And if the park is posted (it is) then even if not listed under § 39-17-1302(a), you may not have a handgun there under:
39-17-1359. Prohibition at certain meetings - Posting notice. -
(a) 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 otherwise authorized by §§ 39-17-1351 - 39-17-1360, at meetings conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the individual, corporation, business entity or government entity.
Permit Costs & Info:
Open Carry Information:
Tennessee is not a traditional open carry state. However, Tennessee is a shall-issue state that issues a carry permit that allows both open and concealed carry. Please see http://opencarry.org/ |
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Tennessee CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Tennessee's CCW Permit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas*, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah*, Vermont*, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Tennessee permits only.
State CCW Permits that Tennessee Honors:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
How Do I Obtain a Handgun Carry Permit?
To obtain a handgun carry permit in Tennessee, you must first successfully complete a handgun safety course offered by a handgun safety school that is certified by the Department of Safety.
You should then make application at any full service Driver Service Center. You will need to bring with you the original copy of your safety course completion certificate, proof of US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, photo identification such as your Driver License, and $115 NON-REFUNDABLE permit fee. This fee may be paid in cash, money order or with a certified check. If there are no problems with the application and you meet all eligibility requirements, you should receive your permit within 90 days of the date you submit your application.
When your application is processed at the Driver Service Center, you will be given instructions on being fingerprinted.
Effective July 1, 2005, all handgun permit applicants seeking a new, renewal or replacement permit must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency.
Even though a person has a permit and is authorized to possess or carry a firearm pursuant to T.C.A. 39-17-1315 or 39-17-1351, there are restrictions as to where firearms may be carried. Additional information pertaining to possession of and carrying a firearm are listed by Tennessee Annotated Code and subject matter. More information can be obtained online from the Tennessee Annotated Code lookup (this link is to LexisNexis site external to Tennessee Department of Safety website).
What States Recognize Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits?
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
The above states are the only ones that have signed a formal agreement with the State of Tennessee.
(Note: Persons with a valid Tennessee Handgun Carry permit should contact any state for information on carrying such handgun prior to entering the state.)
These states do not have Reciprocity Agreements with Tennessee. Some of them do, however, recognize Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits.
Recognize TN PermitsAlabama
Colorado
Delaware
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Utah
Vermont
How do I Renew a Handgun Carry Permit?
Your handgun carry permit will expire four (4) years from the date it is issued.
Renewals can be submitted up to six (6) months prior to the expiration date. Any person whose handgun carry permit expires and such person applies for a renewal within six (6) months from the date of expiration, such person shall only be required to comply with the renewal provisions. However, you may not lawfully carry a weapon until you receive a new permit.
*If the renewal application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of expiration, such person shall, for all purposes, be considered a new applicant.
The fee is $50.00. A background check will be conducted on all renewal applicants. A new permit will be mailed from the Central Handgun Permit Office. Permit Holders may legally carry with the receipt provided from the application.
A permit holder can submit a Renewal Application at any Driver License Center or renew by mail. To receive a renewal application by mail call (615) 251-8590.
Complete and sign your application. Mail the application and the $50.00 fee payable by check or money order to the following address:
Tennessee Department of Safety
Handgun Permit Office
1150 Foster Ave.
Nashville, Tn 37243-1000
Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
What is the new RECIPROCITY for Tennessee
All of the text is posted at:
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/reciprocity.htm
Where is the out of state information:
The out of state application information is :
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/apprequirements.htm
What is a great local resource for gun issues?
http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/index.php
Great information.
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