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INFORMATION ON THE TENNESSEE HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT
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| TENNESSEE
HANDGUN SAFETY COURSE |
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| The course is an 8 hour course and
is generally run on Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost of the
course is $75.00. Prepayment of the course is required to ensure a slot for class
registration. This course is designed by the state to take the student
through the steps needed to obtain a TENNESSEE HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT.
Half of the class is spent in the classroom covering various
topics with: videos, lecture, and discussion.
There is a written test on which a score of 70% or better is required to
pass. The test is multiple choice and true/false and covers basic, common
sense firearms safety and handling material covered during the classroom
portion. There are restroom breaks and a break
for lunch. The range qualification consists of firing 50 rounds of
ammunition. A score of 70% or better is required to pass. We strongly recommend
applicants qualify with the gun and ammo they intend to carry, but there
is no requirement to do so. You may qualify with a .22 and carry a .44!
But, this NOT recommended. It is recommended that the student bring
their own firearm (See Equipment Requirement Page).
Due to the time requirements placed on us, by the state, we do not have time to make you a
proficient shooter, if you are not already competent. Before carrying a
handgun for personal protection, we very much recommend that you, AT THE
VERY LEAST, take a Basic Firearms Safety & Handling class, if you have
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The information
presented is correct, to the best of our knowledge and belief. You should
contact an Attorney or the Department of Safety for legal interpretation.
Permits are issued ONLY to residents of Tennessee and are valid in all 95
counties, subject to restrictions, which are covered in our class. See
Pending Bill and Legislative Updates for the most current
information.
Sponsored by: Tennesssee Firearms Association,
Inc.
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| FIRST TIME
TENNESSEE HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT |
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Effective July 1, 2005, the state
law regarding obtaining a handgun carry permit changed. Following are the
requirements for obtaining this permit:
- Provide CERTIFIED PROOF of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful
Permanent Residency (no photocopies).
- You must have an original certificate of completion of a
certified handgun safety course.
- The course must have been completed within the previous
six months of making application.
- You must have your fingerprints taken. This will be
performed by a Driver License Examiner for the purpose of
conducting a TBI and FBI Criminal History Records Check.
- You must have a photograph taken. A Driver License
Examiner will also do this.
- You must pay the appropriate fee with the completed
application form. The fee is $115.00 for an original
application. Only cash or certified check made payable to
the TN Department of Safety will be accepted.
- Dodd & Associates will provide applications to you.
- The fee is non-refundable.
- Be aware of the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW. If you have a
MISDEMEANOR conviction, you may not be eligible for the
permit. The conviction "may" void your current
permit, deny you the right to purchase additional firearms
and could jeopardize your current ownership of firearms.
Check with your attorney to see how this might affect you.
The state anticipates a minimum of 60 days to
process applications and issue the applicant's permit. The actual
processing time will be dependent on the response of the Tennessee Bureau
of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigations to perform the
fingerprint check. |
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| RENEWAL OF
TENNESSEE HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT |
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Prior to expiration of the applicant's
handgun carry permit, the applicant must:
- ALL handgun permit applicants seeking a new, renewal, or
replacement permit must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or
Lawful Permanent Residency.
- Submit a fully completed application.
- Have a photograph taken by a Driver License Examiner.
- Submit the proper fee of $50.00
- Even if you are one day late, you will have to apply as a
NEW applicant!
Applicants must be 21 years of age and a resident
of Tennessee, must not be prohibited from purchasing or
possessing a firearm in this state or any other state or by federal law, must also meet all other requirements related to the
application. After issuance, the permit will be valid for 4 years and
shall entitle the permit holder to carry any handgun(s), which the permit
holder legally owns or possesses. The permit holder must have the permit
with him when carrying a handgun and display the permit on demand of a law
enforcement officer. Prior to expiration of the permit, it will be the
permit holder's responsibility to apply for renewal.
Any permit
issued before October 1, 1996, by County Sheriffs will remain valid until
the date of expiration. However, current permit tees may "trade in" their
two-year permit cards to DOS after October 1, 1996 in exchange for a
four-year permit. The process will be handled as if it were a renewal,
i.e., a $50.00 charge will accompany the filing of a renewal application,
and the new card will have an expiration date extended by two years giving
the permitted a four year total.
It is no longer a requirement that
the firearm to be carried be specified by make, model, and serial number.
The training certificate will require the make, model, and caliber (not
serial number) of the firearm used for qualification. An insurance bond is
no longer required.
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