Tennessee

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• You have completed an approved firearms safety course within last 12 months
• Resident of the state of Tennessee
• You are a US citizen or have permanent residency
• Shall not be receiving social security disability benefits by reason of alcohol dependence, drug dependence or mental disability
• Shall not have been convicted of the offense of stalking
• Shall not be an unlawful user of or addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance and the applicant has not been a patient in a rehabilitation program or hospitalized for alcohol or controlled substance abuse or addiction within ten (10) years from the date of application.
• The applicant has not been convicted of the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant in this or any other State two (2) or more times within ten (10) years from the date of application and that none of such convictions has occurred within five (5) years from the date of application or renewal.
• Shall not have been adjudicated as mental defective; has not been committed to or hospitalized in a mental institution; has not had a court appoint a conservator for the applicant by reason of a mental defect; has not been judicially determined to be disabled by reason of a mental illness, development disability or other mental incapacity; and has not, within seven (7) years from the date of application, been found by a court to pose an immediate substantial likelihood of serious harm because of mental illness.
• Federal Law Requirements

APPLICATIONS

Follow these steps to obtain a concealed carry permit;

1. Complete your firearm training course if required.
2. Complete an online application or,
3. Visit a Driver Services Center.
4. You will need the following documents;
   • Proof of US citizenship or residency
   • Photo ID – driver license, state ID card
   • Training course certificate
5. File an application at any Driver Services Center.
6. When your application is processed at the Driver Service Center, you will be given instructions on being fingerprinted.
7. You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.

RENEWALS

• Handgun Permits can be renewed within 6 months before the expiry date.
• Permits can be renewed up to one cycle past the expiry date.
• A new application will need to be made if more than 8 years has elapsed since the expiry date.
• Permits can be renewed at any full Driver Service Center or by mail.
• Paper renewal application forms can be obtained by calling 615 251-8590

Mailing Address
Tennessee Department of Safety
Handgun Permit Office
P.O. Box 23710
Nashville, TN 37202

FEE’S