Where Are Handguns Prohibitted?
From Tennessee Department of Safety
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    The citizens of the State of Tennessee have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense; but the General Assembly has the power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime.  Any resident of Tennessee who has reached twenty-one (21) years of age may apply to the department of safety for a handgun permit.  If the applicant is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm in this state pursuant to §39-17-1316 or §39-17-1307 (b), 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or any other state or federal law and the applicant otherwise meets all of the requirements the department shall issue a permit to the applicant.

    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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