PERMITLESS CARRY: TENNESSEE
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Current Law
Tennessee “Constitutional Carry” Law
Bill Link: SB765
Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Overview: On July 1, 2021, a “constitutional carry” law went into effect in Tennessee making it legal to carry a concealed handgun without a permit and fostering an environment hostile to federal gun control in the state. However, the potential for a serious loophole remains.
Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Brentwood), along with four fellow Republicans, introduced Senate Bill 765 (SB765). Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland) sponsored a companion bill (HB786) in the House. The new law allows adults 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm in the state to carry a handgun concealed or openly without a state-issued license. Members of the military 18 to 20 can also carry without a permit under the new law. The current licensing program will remain in effect for those wishing to carry concealed in states with reciprocity with Tennessee. Under the law, Tennesseans will still need to have an enhanced permit to carry a rifle.
Despite intense opposition by law enforcement lobbyists, SB765 passed the Senate 23-9. The House approved the measure 64-29, and was signed by Gov. Bill Lee on April 8.
The Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA) argues that this isn’t a true constitutional carry because a state law making it a crime to carry a firearm “with the intent to go armed” remains in place. SB765/HB786 creates an exception to that law allowing adults over 21 to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, as long as they meet certain criteria.
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