switchfoot
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I have a few questions that maybe some of you can help me with concerning carry laws in Tennessee. Probably pretty basic stuff but I am having some problems getting accurate information.
I'm sure some of this will be answered if I take the required course and apply for a carry permit, but I haven't gotten that far yet.
1. Can I legally carry a legally registered handgun without a permit anywhere in TN? On my property? Particularly on property that I own but do not have a home on (it is a lot in the country that I camp on from time to time).
2. Can I carry in my car without a permit? Concealed? Open?
3. If I am not actually carrying while in my car, how must I store a handgun and the ammunition if I am transporting it within the state? Hidden, like in the glove box or carrying case? Under the seat? Loaded? Magazine inserted or not? Round chambered or not? Locked up in some way or not? For instance, on my way to a range to actually use the weapon. Also, while traveling for any reason, like to the store.
4. My understanding is that Tennessee issues a "carry permit" that does not differentiate open vs concealed. If that is true, are there areas or circumstances where either concealed or open carry are mandated? I am interested in the law, not opinion about which one is "advisable."
5. My understanding is that TN law says that a business owner can prohibit carry in an establishment he owns. I am told that he must post a sign somewhere so that I know. Is this true, and does the sign need to be posted in a special way or location so that I know, or is the burden on me to make sure I am allowed to carry in that establishment?
6. Finally, in regard to parks, can a local government (county or city) prohibit carry that otherwise would be legal. For instance, at a sports complex like baseball fields, etc? I'm not talking about schools.
I know that is a lot of questions, and again I understand that many of them would/could be answered in the required class I need to take if I decide to get a carry permit. But, to be honest I have friends who have permits, and I have asked them these same questions and I have gotten a lot of different answers...makes me wonder how much you actually learn there. I even have an acquaintance who is a state trooper, and he seems more confused than anyone else I know (!)
The answers to these questions will help me decide if carrying is something I feel I need to do at all, or worth the hassle. I realize anything any of you say isn't "legal advice" but any help you can give me is appreciated.
I'm sure some of this will be answered if I take the required course and apply for a carry permit, but I haven't gotten that far yet.
1. Can I legally carry a legally registered handgun without a permit anywhere in TN? On my property? Particularly on property that I own but do not have a home on (it is a lot in the country that I camp on from time to time).
2. Can I carry in my car without a permit? Concealed? Open?
3. If I am not actually carrying while in my car, how must I store a handgun and the ammunition if I am transporting it within the state? Hidden, like in the glove box or carrying case? Under the seat? Loaded? Magazine inserted or not? Round chambered or not? Locked up in some way or not? For instance, on my way to a range to actually use the weapon. Also, while traveling for any reason, like to the store.
4. My understanding is that Tennessee issues a "carry permit" that does not differentiate open vs concealed. If that is true, are there areas or circumstances where either concealed or open carry are mandated? I am interested in the law, not opinion about which one is "advisable."
5. My understanding is that TN law says that a business owner can prohibit carry in an establishment he owns. I am told that he must post a sign somewhere so that I know. Is this true, and does the sign need to be posted in a special way or location so that I know, or is the burden on me to make sure I am allowed to carry in that establishment?
6. Finally, in regard to parks, can a local government (county or city) prohibit carry that otherwise would be legal. For instance, at a sports complex like baseball fields, etc? I'm not talking about schools.
I know that is a lot of questions, and again I understand that many of them would/could be answered in the required class I need to take if I decide to get a carry permit. But, to be honest I have friends who have permits, and I have asked them these same questions and I have gotten a lot of different answers...makes me wonder how much you actually learn there. I even have an acquaintance who is a state trooper, and he seems more confused than anyone else I know (!)
The answers to these questions will help me decide if carrying is something I feel I need to do at all, or worth the hassle. I realize anything any of you say isn't "legal advice" but any help you can give me is appreciated.