Tennessee Reforms Firearm Law in 2019

By Dean Weingarten

U.S.A. -(Ammoland.com)- In Tennessee, HB 1264 has passed with large margins. Republican Governor Bill Lee has said he will sign the bill into law, according to AP.

HB 1264 passed the House on April 30, 62 to 31, with one legislator not voting. On 2 May, it passed the Senate, 18 to 11, with two senators not voting.

The final bill was watered down with amendments. As passed, HB 1264 has interesting features which reform Tennessee law in the general direction of Constitutional Carry. It is clear the Tennessee legislature was not willing to pass Constitutional Carry this year.

HB 1264 creates a two tier carry permit system. The lower tier is created by HB 1264, while the existing permit becomes the higher, or “enhanced” carry permit.

The new law becomes effective as of 1 January, 2020.

The new permit requires the handgun be carried concealed. This is a unique feature to Tennessee. Most states require more training and permits to carry concealed. As of 1 January, 2020, in Tennessee, the state will require more training to carry openly.

The new permit lists several ways that training requirements may be met. …Read the Rest

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