Tennessee permit-less handgun carry... updated with details of the law, pg 2, effective today, 7/1/21
...And he ran for office with a promise to sign it if it got to him! Mr Bill Lee... Are you a man of your word?
Snip from the "Tennessean" newspaper.
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved Gov. Bill Lee's legislation to allow most adults to carry handguns without obtaining a permit, a measure some Republicans sought for years to pass.
The permitless carry bill, which supporters have dubbed "constitutional carry," passed the House of Representatives 64-29 on Monday night. Just five House Republicans voted against it. The bill was approved in the Senate on March 18 and can now be signed into law by the governor.
The law, which will take effect July 1, allows for both open and concealed carrying of handguns for people 21 and older without a permit as well as for military members ages 18 to 20. It does not apply to long guns, a point of contention among gun rights activists.
"This bill is not the end of the journey," House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, said from the floor Monday evening, confirming an appetite remains in the GOP-controlled legislature to remove more gun restrictions in the future. "This is a massive step forward for freedom."
Some people spread happiness wherever they go… some whenever they go.
March 29, 2021, 08:27 PM
sig77
We have constitutional carry in MO, but I still keep a permit for reciprocity to other states.
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March 29, 2021, 08:33 PM
cparktd
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Originally posted by sig77: We have constitutional carry in MO, but I still keep a permit for reciprocity to other states.
Yup. Will be the same here with two options. One is periodic renewal, or for more $$$ a lifetime permit.
Some people spread happiness wherever they go… some whenever they go.
March 29, 2021, 08:34 PM
sig77
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Originally posted by cparktd:
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Originally posted by sig77: We have constitutional carry in MO, but I still keep a permit for reciprocity to other states.
Yup. Will be the same here with two options. One is periodic renewal, or for more $$$ a lifetime permit.
Lifetime permit sounds great.....I hope we follow suit.
There are 3 kinds of people, those that understand numbers and those that don't.
March 29, 2021, 08:50 PM
drill sgt
Something simular is being proposed here in Louisiana. Depending on the age of the applicant the "lifetime" might not be cost effective. Will keep the "CHP" to make travel to other states easier. .................... drill sgt.
March 29, 2021, 09:08 PM
cparktd
An 8 year permit is $100. To upgrade from a current 8 year renewal cycle permit to a lifetime permit is $200 bucks.
Lifetime is $300 bucks for a newly issued permit.
Some people spread happiness wherever they go… some whenever they go.
March 29, 2021, 09:13 PM
cparktd
Also in process is a bill to require background checks on all gun sales, through a dealer, but they managed to keep it out of this bill so hopefully that nonsense is dead... especially since the permit-less carry bill passed so easily, more then 2 to 1 in favor in the house.
Some people spread happiness wherever they go… some whenever they go.
March 29, 2021, 09:21 PM
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Freakin' beautiful.
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March 29, 2021, 09:40 PM
Krazeehorse
We have open carry in Ohio. Not sure why I have to pay (voluntarily) a tax if I want my shirt tail covering it. I appreciate the privilege and reciprocity.
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March 30, 2021, 12:07 AM
egregore
As a practical matter I'll still keep and renew (when it comes up) my permit, since I'm very close to VA and NC, with KY just a little farther. But this is still a great thing.
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March 30, 2021, 03:07 AM
HK Ag
This is great news for Tenn., hope your Gov follows through on his campaign promise. Tenn folks need to call his office and encourage him.
This will make twenty states correct?
Hoping Texas becomes 21 this year.
HK Ag
March 30, 2021, 10:23 AM
gearhounds
Constitutional carry here in WV since June 2016. No blood filling the gutters. Homicides decreased and suicides are virtually unchanged.
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March 30, 2021, 10:56 AM
sig sailor
Way to go Tenn. congrats! Rod
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March 30, 2021, 12:36 PM
yucaipa
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Originally posted by sig77: We have constitutional carry in MO, but I still keep a permit for reciprocity to other states.
Same here, also the permit bypasses the background check. None of that wait/come back later nonsense.
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March 30, 2021, 02:58 PM
joel9507
Congratulations, Tennessee!
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five House Republicans voted against it
Confused individuals, those.
March 30, 2021, 03:16 PM
12131
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Originally posted by flashguy: Good for Tennessee! We keep trying here in Texas.
flashguy
TX should hang its head in shame.
Q
March 30, 2021, 03:29 PM
Orive 8
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TX should hang its head in shame.
Q
So should PA!
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March 30, 2021, 03:54 PM
12131
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Originally posted by Orive 8:
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TX should hang its head in shame.
Q
So should PA!
At least PA has an excuse, with a commie occupying the governor mansion. TX has zero excuses, with the GOP having been in control of all branches of state government for years, now.
