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| Q. | How do I get a Tennessee handgun carry permit? |
| A. | You may go to any driver's training station on the Department of Safety's current list of handgun permit station - even if it is not in your home county. When you arrive you must bring cash or a certified check for the permit fee ($115) and the original of your training certification, which cannot be more than six (6) months old. |
| Q. | Do I have to have a bond or insurance? |
| A. | Not after October 1, 1996. However, the Tennessee Firearms Association does encourage persons who are carrying handguns in public to be financially responsible and consider handgun carry liability insurance which is available in Tennessee. |
| Q. | How much does the permit cost? |
| A. | The initial permit costs $115 and is good for four (4) years. Duplicate permits (you can have as many as you want) are only $5 each. Since you must have a certificate that you have completed a state certified handgun training school, your initial cost of obtaining a permit will also require a handgun certification class which can cost from $60 to $250 depending on where you take it. Prior to the expiration of your permit, you will need to apply for a renewal which costs $50. |
| Q. | Can I use my out-of-state permit in Tennessee? |
| A. | In 1997, Tennessee enacted a form of reciprocity. Under the 1997 law, Tennessee will honor non-resident handgun permits from states that i) have handgun permit laws that are substantially similar to Tennessee's permitting process and ii) which also honor or recognize Tennessee handgun carry permits.
As of January 1, 2005 it is valid in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming. (See www.handgunlaw.us for the most current information.) |