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I wasn't in favor of this bill and still aren't, but it is what it is. I did not favor, due to lack of training, certification, background check and permit ID, all are safety issues. But, like I said, it is what it is. It goes into effect July 1. Anybody in Tennessee over 21 years of age, (18 if member of military) not a felon or judged to be mentally incompetent can carry a handgun, concealed or open in places they can legally be, where they are allowed to carry in the state.I have been permit carrying for years, so it does not effect me directly. Of course my permit allows me to travel in 23 states that have reciprocity with Tennessee's carry permit.
Here is a link to the bill and the announcement of the signing. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs constitutional carry bill into law
FOX 17 News Digital Staff 4 hrs ago
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs constitutional carry bill into law
You would have to be 21 to legally carry, or 18 if you're active duty military, and there would be restrictions against people with certain convictions like DUI's and stalking.
“This bill is a great step forward in the advancement of self-defense rights and Second Amendment freedoms for all Tennessee gun owners,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Jason Ouimet. “It simply means law-abiding Tennessean’s no longer have to pay a tax to exercise the right of self-protection.”
Law enforcement has come out against the bill in part because Federal background checks
amount to a last line of defense without the state requiring a permit.
RELATED: More than 500 faith leaders sign petition opposing Tennessee permitless carry bill
The bill: Follow link and click "Summary" going across to display the text.
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0786
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Here is a link to the bill and the announcement of the signing. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs constitutional carry bill into law
FOX 17 News Digital Staff 4 hrs ago
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs constitutional carry bill into law
You would have to be 21 to legally carry, or 18 if you're active duty military, and there would be restrictions against people with certain convictions like DUI's and stalking.
“This bill is a great step forward in the advancement of self-defense rights and Second Amendment freedoms for all Tennessee gun owners,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Jason Ouimet. “It simply means law-abiding Tennessean’s no longer have to pay a tax to exercise the right of self-protection.”
Law enforcement has come out against the bill in part because Federal background checks
amount to a last line of defense without the state requiring a permit.
RELATED: More than 500 faith leaders sign petition opposing Tennessee permitless carry bill
The bill: Follow link and click "Summary" going across to display the text.
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0786
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