Firearms Training

Permit to Carry a Handgun Training Class

Handgun Carry Permits are issued by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

In October of 1996, the Department of Safety began issuing handgun carry permits pursuant to Public Chapter 905. Prior to this change, handgun carry permits were issued by local sheriff's offices.

TCA §39-17-1351 makes a facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state valid in this state according to its terms and shall be treated as if it is a handgun permit issued by Tennessee. This does not authorize any firearm or weapon other than a handgun.

If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, the person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee.

Tennessee does not accept certificates of training from any on-line or internet course as training requirement fulfillment.

 

Resources

TN Department of Safety