Regarding carry permits

[Bob Wright]

Maybe this belongs under another heading, but then...........

Tennessee has provision for a lifetime carry permit in addition to the fregular eight year renewable one. Recently overheard a gent make this remark:

"Lifetime permit? I'm ninety three years old. For me, eight years IS a lifetime permit!"

Bob Wright

 

[Jeepnik]

He’s 93, never know. My aunt just turned 100 when she and her 80 year old daughter go out my aunt drives.

 

[Fox Mike]

I know the feeling. At almost 87 I might be dreaming to renew my NRA for another 5 years, but will just the same.

 

[blume357]

I would think you still have to renew every couple of years and they would be checking to see if you committed a felony during your remaining years... one is never too old.

 

[Stymie820]

Isn’t Tennessee an open carry state?

 

[jimbo1096]

LA is the same except it is 5 years or lifetime. You still have to take the recertification every 5 years even with a lifetime permit including passing the firearms live range fire.
The difference is waiting for the paperwork to clear. If you are traffic stopped, or interacting with a PO you must declare you are armed.
If you are arrested your carry permit is forfeit until you are cleared of charged. A felon can't possess, conceal or be in the presence of a firearm

 

[Bob Wright]

Isn't Tennessee an open carry state?

Yes, Sir, it is. But carry permits are often necessary when travelling to other states for reciprocity if required.

Bob Wright

 

[dstegjas]

Yes, Sir, it is. But carry permits are often necessary when travelling to other states for reciprocity if required.

Bob Wright

This is exactly why I renew mine here in Ohio. We can conceal carry in Ohio now without a permit. Since my wife and I travel on vacation yearly the reciprocity factor be comes and issue.