HB2184 - Tennessee - Environment And Conservation, Department Of, Firearms And Ammunition, Handgun Permits, Parks, Natural Areas Preservation

Companion Bill SB2143. Handgun Permits - Allows any resident, who has a valid handgun carry permit, to possess his or her handgun while within the boundaries of any state park. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70. Fiscal Summary for *HB2184 / SB2143 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB2184 / SB2143 Under present law, it is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to possess or carry, with the intent to go armed, a firearm, not used solely for instructional, display or sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes. There is an exception to the prohibition against carrying firearms on public recreation property for peace officers, soldiers, security [...]

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