Tennessee Handgun Permit Resources

[threeshot]

8 minutes ago, LangdoniousRex said:

No matter the state, there is no "conversion". You simply get a new permit in the new state. 

Agreed.

Both lists start with:

"Under T.C.A. § 39-17-1351(r)(3)(B), the department may issue a permit to a new resident based on the applicant having a permit in a state with “substantially similar permit eligibility requirements as this state”. "

"...therefore applicants with a valid permit from these states do not need to provide proof of a safety training course or a training exemption to be issued a Concealed handgun carry permit".

Which I interpret as meaning you do not have to perform the Tennessee handgun safety course. I could be wrong.

[chances R]

Problem is I can’t find a list.

[threeshot]

8 minutes ago, chances R said:

Problem is I can’t find a list.

Use the link below and then expand New Residents.

Reciprocity

[chances R]

11 hours ago, threeshot said:

Use the link below and then expand New Residents.

Reciprocity

Thanks

[LangdoniousRex]

13 hours ago, threeshot said:

Agreed.

Both lists start with:

"Under T.C.A. § 39-17-1351(r)(3)(B), the department may issue a permit to a new resident based on the applicant having a permit in a state with “substantially similar permit eligibility requirements as this state”. "

"...therefore applicants with a valid permit from these states do not need to provide proof of a safety training course or a training exemption to be issued a Concealed handgun carry permit".

Which I interpret as meaning you do not have to perform the Tennessee handgun safety course. I could be wrong.

This applies to the Concealed Handgun Carry Permit only. I also have a Nevada CCW Permit and in order to get the Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, I still had to take that training. 

[SDA]

My mistake, I meant would my training for the VA CCW be accepted by TN.

Here is a response straight from the TN Dept. of Safety.  I sent them an email yesterday afternoon and they responded this morning, that's impressive for a state agency, but I'm learning not unusual for TN.

As an aside, I spent the last few days meeting with water and electric utility, as well as soil testing and TN Dept. of Env. folks, and everyone has been incredibly friendly and helpful.

Cynthia Clark (Safety Support)

Jun 27, 2024, 08:45 CDT

Good Morning, 
We look forward to having you in our state.  We have two types of permits in the State of TN.  Your valid Virginia CCW permit exempts you from our training course for the Concealed Carry Permit; however; it would not for our Enhanced.  Our Enhanced permit allows you to carry open or concealed where the Concealed Carry Permit is just what is says, you can only carry concealed.  The training for the two are different so that's where the difference comes in.  I hope this has answered your question.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again.  

[SDA]

7 hours ago, LangdoniousRex said:

This applies to the Concealed Handgun Carry Permit only. I also have a Nevada CCW Permit and in order to get the Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, I still had to take that training. 

Thank you, you were absolutely correct.