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As of July 1, 2021, an adult can carry a handgun, openly or concealed, in Tennessee without a permit, if the person is: 21 or older (or 18 or older for certain military members) in lawful possession of the handgun (and not a prohibited person), and. in a place where their presence is lawful.
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a sweeping expansion of gun rights in the state in March, approving legislation to allow most adults to carry a handgun without receiving a permit.
Handgun Related Laws. Click here to access a free online version of The Tennessee Code. To find a particular statute, enter the statute number (i.e. 39-17-1351) into the search box at the top left of the page and click the 'search' button.
A person wishing to carry a handgun shall apply to the Department of Safety at any location where the department conducts driver license examinations.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee’s permitless carry law goes into effect this week following Governor Bill Lee’s signature back in April, creating with it updates to firearms-related...
In 2021, Tennessee eliminated its permit requirement for carrying concealed handguns in public spaces and, effective July 1, 2021, now generally allows anyone at least 21 years old to carry a handgun in most public spaces without a permit, either openly or concealed, as long as they are legally eligible to possess the handgun and are lawfully ...
Tennessee is officially one of 19 states where permitless gun carry will be the law. Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed a bill allowing most adults to carry a handgun without a permit, an effort that...
There are now several ways in which an average citizen may legally carry a handgun in Tennessee. 1) T.C.A. § 39-17-1351-Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, 2) T.C.A. § 39-17-1366-Concealed Handgun Carry Permit, 3) T.C.A. § 39-17-1307(e) Unlawful carrying and possession of a weapon which creates an exception and allows a
On July 1, 2021, Tennessee law will permit a large majority of citizens to carry a loaded handgun on their person, openly or concealed, without having to possess a permit. This new law does NOT affect the carrying of rifles or shotguns, ONLY handguns.
Two months after signing into law a measure that will allow most adults in the state to carry handguns without permits, Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday again touted the legislation at a ceremonial...