This permit is valid for four years and shall entitle the permit holder to carry any handgun(s) which the permit holder legally owns or posses. The permit holder shall have the permit in holders immediate possession at all times when carrying a handgun and shall display the permit on demand of a law enforcement officer.
Even though a person is authorized to possess or carry a firearm pursuant to TCA §39-17-1315 or §39-17-1351 and has a permit, there are some restrictions where firearms are prohibited and if a violation occurs, a felony offense could be committed, resulting in an arrest and prosecution.
The following TCA code sections define where firearms are prohibited
39-17-1302: A handgun carry permit will not be issued to carry any prohibited weapons.
39-17-1305:Firearms are prohibited on the premises where alcoholic beverages are served or sold.
39-17-1306: Weapons are prohibited during judicial proceedings.
39-17-1307:Unlawful carrying or
possession of a weapon.
(a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to
go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches (4"),
or a club.
(2) An offense under subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor, except
it is a Class A misdemeanor if the person's carrying of a handgun occurred
at a place open to the public where one (1) or more persons were present.
(b) (1) A person commits an offense who possesses a handgun and:
(A) Has been convicted of a felony involving the use or attempted use
of force, violence or a deadly weapon; or
(B) Has been convicted of a felony drug offense.
(2) An offense under subdivision (b)(1) is a Class E felony.
(c) (1) A person commits an offense who possesses any deadly weapon
with intent to employ it in the commission of or escape from an offense.
(2) An offense under subdivision (c)(1) is a Class E felony.
39-17-1308: Prohibits carrying weapons on school property.
39-17-1305: Prohibits carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers, and other recreational building and grounds.
39-17-1315: (b) (1): An individual, corporation or business entity is authorized to prohibit the possession of weapons by employees otherwise authorized by TCA on premises owned, operated or managed by such individual, corporation or business entity.
39-17-1315: (b) (2): An individual, corporation, business entity or governmental entity or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit possession of weapons by any person otherwise authorized by TCA, at meetings conducted by, or on premises owned, operated, managed or under control of such individual, corporation, business entity or governmental entity.
39-17-1321: Possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance is prohibited.
39-17-1359: Prohibition of weapons
at certain meetings.
An individual, corporation, business entity or local, state or federal
governmental entity or agent thereof is authorized to prohibit possession
of weapons by any person otherwise authorized by §§ 39-17-1351
- 39-17-1360, at meetings conducted by, or on premises owned, operated,
managed or under control of such individual, corporation, business entity
or governmental entity. Notice of such prohibition shall be posted or announced.
Title 62 Chapter 35 Private Protective Services:
Prohibits the use of a private citizen handgun carry permit issued
by the Department of Safety for commercial use i.e. security guards, etc.
Taken from Tennessee Department of Safety Homepage
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