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In reply to the discussion: TN Senate votes for open gun carry without permit [View all]Skeeter Barnes
(994 posts)51. Under the new law, a woman being stalked would be able to legally carry while waiting for the
CCW process to be completed. I've heard of the TN concealed permit taking a month or more to be processed. If someone is being targeted by a stalker, they need protection now, not whenever they get around to telling you it's OK to carry it.
I am glad to hear they are changing the law concerning ammo inside the vehicle as well.
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As I understand it, there is no background check required for the purchase of a firearm in TN.
Jgarrick
Apr 2014
#5
If it goes into law, it will save a lot of lives. Last time I was in Knoxville
ballyhoo
Apr 2014
#23
I presume, then, that you're already avoiding the following states at all costs:
Jgarrick
Apr 2014
#27
Under the new law, a woman being stalked would be able to legally carry while waiting for the
Skeeter Barnes
Apr 2014
#51
True, and the Zimmermans of the world can walk around and intimidate innocent people.
Hoyt
Apr 2014
#58