HB 0390 Signed By Governor!

[Guest jth_3s]

Just Noticed the Govenor signed HB 0390! Guess he is trying to pretend he is still pro 2A.

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0390

[bubbiesdad]

July 1st.

Edited June 13, 2009 by bubbiesdad

[JayC]

July 1st.

Negative, it's legal to start transporting loaded firearms with a HCP today.

See this post for the details...

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tennessee-politics-legislation/22583-urgent-possible-veto-parks-bill-13.html#post298235

Senate Amendment removed the July 1st date and replaced it with the "starts as soon as it's signed" wording.

[ukerduker]

I see it reads like this:

"Handgun Permits - As introduced, permits handgun carry permit holders to possess or carry a loaded rifle, loaded shotgun, or loaded magazine or clip therefore while in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17."

How do they define "loaded"? I see they have covered loaded magazines, but what is considered a loaded rifle- a round chambered & weapon on safe?

EDIT- I didn't read far enough. I answered my own question:

"SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1307, is amended by adding the following new subsection (e):

(e) It is an exception to the application of this section that a person authorized to carry a handgun pursuant to § 39-17-1351, is transporting a rifle or shotgun in or on a privately-owned motor vehicle, and the rifle or shotgun does not have ammunition in the chamber. However, such a person does not violate this section by inserting ammunition into the chamber if the ammunition is inserted for purposes of justifiable self-defense pursuant to §§ 39-11-611 or 39-11-612.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. "

Edited June 13, 2009 by ukerduker

[Guest abailey362]

woohoo....range trips just got a lot easier

[ftncityfatboy]

so does this mean you can have a round in the chamber while xporting??? I'm a little slow.....

[ukerduker]

so does this mean you can have a round in the chamber while xporting??? I'm a little slow.....

Correct, no round in the chamber. You can only chamber a round if you plan to use your rifle in self defense.

[ftncityfatboy]

Correct, no round in the chamber. You can only chamber a round if you plan to use your rifle in self defense.

[Guest redbarron06]

Ok so this is all fine and dandy unless I am going hunting on a WMA or to the range on a WMA.

Firearms

Use, possession or transportation of firearms, bows and arrows or other arms and ammunition is expressly prohibited except when authorized. Firearms loaded with ammunition in either the chamber or magazine may not be transported in vehicles.

This is from TWRAs web site. How does this new law effect transport on a WMA?

[TripleDigitRide]

Geez! How confusing can they make it?

[Guest Mugster]

Ok so this is all fine and dandy unless I am going hunting on a WMA or to the range on a WMA.

This is from TWRAs web site. How does this new law effect transport on a WMA?

I don't know, but i'd assume its illegal unless specified by the twra.

[Guest Mugster]

Geez! How confusing can they make it?

As hard as necessary to collect the forest tax.

[Guest Mugster]

In general, what a relief. I can now transport my long guns without fearing seizure by some bizarre twist of fate in an encounter with the law. While I thought for awhile that getting the hcp was a mistake, this makes it worth my time, exposure (name being printed by some rag in Chattanooga), and money to take the class.

Score one for the good guys for a change.