Tennessee CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Tennessee's CCW Permit:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
Colorado*,
Delaware,
Florida*,
Georgia,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kansas*,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan*,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Mexico,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wyoming
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Tennessee permits only.
State CCW Permits that Tennessee Honors:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Iowa,
Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nebraska,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
How Do I Obtain a Handgun Carry Permit?
To obtain a handgun carry permit in Tennessee, you must first complete
a handgun safety course offered by a handgun safety school that is
certified by the Department of Safety. You should then make application
at any Driver License Station with the exception of an Express Driver
License Station. Bring with you the original copy of your safety course
completion certificate and $115 NON-REFUNDABLE permit fee. This fee may
be paid in cash or with a certified check. If there are no problems
with the application and you meet all eligibility requirements, you
should receive your permit within 90 days of the date you submit your
application. Once you complete the application, you will be given a
toll free number to call and schedule a fingerprint appointment.
Effective July 1, 2005, all new handgun permit applicants must provide
proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency unless such
applicant has already provided this proof and it is documented on their
driver license record.
What States Recognize Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits?
Currently, Tennessee has signed formal reciprocity agreements with
these states Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming. Persons with valid
Tennessee handgun carry permits should contact the Reciprocity State
for information on carrying handguns prior to entering the Reciprocity
State.
How do I Renew a Handgun Carry Permit?
? Your handgun carry permit will expire four (4) years from the date it
is issued. ? Renewals can be submitted up to six (6) months prior to
the expiration date. Any person whose handgun carry permit expires and
such person applies for a renewal within six (6) months from the date
of expiration, such person shall only be required to comply with the
renewal provisions. However, you may not lawfully carry a weapon until
you receive a new permit. ? *If the renewal application is filed six
(6) months or more from the date of expiration, such person shall, for
all purposes, be considered a new applicant. ? The fee is $50.00. A
background check will be conducted on all renewal applicants. A new
permit will be mailed from the Central Handgun Permit Office. Permit
Holders may legally carry with the receipt provided from the
application. ? A permit holder can submit a Renewal Application at any
Driver License Center or renew by mail. To receive a renewal
application by mail call (615) 251-8590. ? Complete and sign your
application. Mail the application and the $50.00 fee payable by check
or money order to the following address: Tennessee Department of Safety
Handgun Permit Office 1150 Foster Ave. Nashville, Tn 37243-1000 ?
Incomplete applications cannot be processed. ? FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
What is the new RECIPROCITY for Tennessee
All of the text is posted at:
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/reciprocity.htm
Where is the out of state information:
The out of state application information is :
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/apprequirements.htm
What is a great local resource for gun issues?
http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/index.php
Great information.