Legality of bringing friends to a range

[Guest jjp]

Before I get myself in trouble, I want to double-check. I'm planning on bringing a few friends to the range with me this weekend to teach them to shoot. None have permits or weapons (we'll be sharing my weapon and I have a FL CWP).

I don't remember reading anywhere of legal issues with brining a non-licensed person to shoot at a range. Am I correct?

Thanks.

[gnmwilliams]

Correct. You do not need a permit to fire a weapon in an approved environement.

[Guest .45]

it's TN....not commi-fornia...

perfectly legal for them to shoot with you, or by themselves...only need the permit to carry.

.45

[bubbiesdad]

There is no need for a license/permit to shoot at a range. Most places will go through a safety orientation for new shooters.

[nightrunner]

no problem at all. I know some in this area of the country think you are crazy for just thinking this, but the only time you need a permit or license is to carry a loaded gun in public or when transferring the gun through a dealer and then its just a background check.

There is a reason why in TN in it reasonably likely that you may find a 12-year old girl that can out shoot you with her own gun.

[Garufa]

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Edited February 19, 2010 by Garufa
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[Guest jackdm3]

You don't think Annie Oakley started at 18, do you?!

[Garufa]

I edited that while you were cracking wise so as to not start a debate.

[Guest jackdm3]

Debate is what we do! Want me to tell everybody what they missed?

[Guest jjp]

Awesome! Thanks.

I carry in TN, GA (passing through), and FL. Keeping all the laws organized in my head is tough.