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Tennessee Gun Laws
(Updated: December 21, 2024)
Overview Of Tennessee Concealed Carry Laws
Issuing Status:
Shall Issue
Inform Law Enforcement:
No
Honors Other States Permits:
Yes
Issues Non Resident Permits:
Yes
Prohibited Locations:
Non-permit holds NOT allowed to open carry
Judicial proceeding rooms
Public/ private school/ college/ university buildings/ property/ events/ buses
Civic centers
Municipal/ county/ state government recreational property
Penal institutions
Land Between The Lakes Recreational Area (except for hunting)
TVA property (except for hunting)
*No Guns*
Signs Force Of Law:
Yes
Store In Vehicle:
Yes
Allowed In State Parks:
Yes
Allowed In National Parks:
Yes
Allowed In Game Management Units:
Allowed In Wildlife Management Areas:
Yes
Allowed At Road Rest Areas:
Yes
Allowed In Restaurants Where Alcohol Served:
Yes
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Open Carry Allowed:
Yes
Licensing Age:
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