TN Handgun Law

[jobu07]

Ok, I've got a buddy who has moved to Tennessee in the course of the past year. He wants to get a concealed carry permit, but literally doesn't have enough time to take the course they require. So, my question is can a TN resident get a say... non-resident FL permit and have it recognized by TN as a valid permit? Or does the fact that he is a resident of TN prohibit him from this?

I found getting the FL permit was one of the easiest things i've done in ages, i'd just like to see him able to carry concealed as well. Thanks guys!

 

[BryanP]

Non Resident Permits

39-17-1351. Handgun carry permits.
(3) (B) If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee. Such permit may be issued based on the person having a permit from another state provided such other state has substantially similar permit eligibility requirements as this state. However, if during such six (6) month period the person applies for a handgun permit in this state and such application is denied, the person shall not be allowed to carry a handgun in this state based upon the other state’s permit.

For more information, consult Packing.org.

 

[jobu07]

I was looking at that section just before I posted the thread. I was a little unclear. I see nowhere that it says it would be illegal for him to do this, but you never know. Just wanted to check with some actual residents.

 

[BryanP]

It seems quite clear to me. Once he moves here he can use his FL permit, but he's got 6 months to obtain a TN permit. After that his non-resident permit will not be honored.

 

[jobu07]

Alright, gotcha. Thanks for the input.