New guy from franklin

[Guest miken]

Hi everyone!

I'm Mike from Franklin and I just turned 21 on the 3rd of this month. I have already purchased myself my own bday gift, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE. It is a very easy hangdun for me to operate (minus the tough trigger pull) and I plan on keeping it for a while. I do want to get my carry permit as well. I do not intend to keep it on my body very much though. The only time I would have my gun with me is on the way to a range and such. Is it manditory or a good idea to have a permit even when only going to ranges? If it is not mandatory, is it a good idea to have a permit anyways?

Thanks!

-Mike

[Guest nj.piney]

i wouldnt give advice im not sure of , but welcome to tgo.

[Guest tnmale46]

welcome

[DWARREN123]

Howdy and Welcome to TGO

[Guest Major Pain]

Welcome to TGO. I sure you could transport to range and back with ammo and weapon separated although I'm not a lawyer, but I did stay at a Best Western last night if that counts.--MP

[Guest miken]

not sure if it does count...its not a holiday inn

thanks for your replies everyone! I would like to take the class anyways so why not get it? Once I save up some spare cash I will take the class and apply for one.

[Guest superdrew4000]

Welcome aboard Mike. I'm a new member/novice gun owner myself. This site is an amazing resource for us newbies, so I'm glad we've both found it. Enjoy your time and welcome to TGO!

[Guest miken]

Thanks. I'm sure I will.

[tnroadrunner]

Welcome and enjoy.

[Fallguy]

Welcome

As others have said, if the gun is unloaded and the ammo seperate from it, no need to have a HCP to go to the range, but I would suggest getting anyway.

[Guest miken]

i think i will sign up asap.

another thing...i really enjoy riding motorcycles. if anyone in the franklin, nashville area ride and wants to go cruise for a while let me know. i would love to go!

[Fallguy]

i think i will sign up asap.

another thing...i really enjoy riding motorcycles. if anyone in the franklin, nashville area ride and wants to go cruise for a while let me know. i would love to go!

If I ever plan on being in the area I'll give you a shout.

[Guest miken]

sounds good!

[Guest gsbell]

Welcome

[hillbilly justice]

Welcome from East TN. HJ

[Angus]

heya dude....welcome aboard. HCP is always a good idea..IMHO.

[Guest RISC777]

Welcome. I'm basically in Franklin, south of.

[Oh Shoot]

Welcome aboard..

No, you don't need a permit to transport an UNLOADED weapon.

Keep ammo in trunk, gun in passenger compartment, preferably in a case.

Or vice versa probably even better.

- OS

[ShaunM]

Welcome!!!

[Guest Boonie]

welcome

[Guest Phantom6]

[Guest miken]

thanks everyone!

[Reservoir Dog]

Welcome!