Hi all, I've checked in here a few times and decided to join to help gather and spread experiences and info. I have long been under the impression that our carry permits did not allow us to carry in public parks and playgrounds. After studying the TN codes on Tennessee's website though I'm not sure.
39-17-1311. Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and other public recreational buildings and grounds. —
(a) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any weapon prohibited by § 39-17-1302(a), not used solely for instructional, display or sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes.
Notice the reference to 39-17-1302(a), that is a list of weapons that doesn't include handguns, ie brass knuckles, switchblades, sawed off shotguns.....
Anybody think this prohibits us from carrying when we take the kids to the playground, or is it covered somewhere else?
39-17-1311. Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers and other public recreational buildings and grounds. —
(a) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any weapon prohibited by § 39-17-1302(a), not used solely for instructional, display or sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes.
Notice the reference to 39-17-1302(a), that is a list of weapons that doesn't include handguns, ie brass knuckles, switchblades, sawed off shotguns.....
Anybody think this prohibits us from carrying when we take the kids to the playground, or is it covered somewhere else?