Tennessee Gun Laws
- Background check required? – No
- Permit required to purchase? – No
- Permit required to concealed carry? – Yes[1]
- Firearm Laws – Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13
- Concealed Carry Laws – § 39-17-1366
Tennessee Concealed Carry
To apply for either type of permit, a resident must complete the following steps:
- Complete training requirements and obtain a certificate of proof (see EHCP/CCP training requirements)
- Fill out the online application on the Department of Safety and Homeland Security website.
- Visit a Driver Services Center and provide the following:
- Application fee
- Proof of training (plus CCP Proof of Training form if applying for CCP)
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency (originals, not copies)
- SSN
- Driver’s license (or two proofs of residency)