Just moved to TN

[357deagle]

Hey everyone. I recently moved to east TN from Miami FL (thank god). I had obtained a cwp from the state of Florida before moving and now have a TN drivers license.

Two questions
1. Does my TN DL make my FL CWP invalid?
2. Can I OC aswell as CC with my FL CWP in the state of TN?

 

[WV_Ray]

two suggestions, convert your FL permit to a non-resident permit (because you are no longer a FL resident) and then get your TN permit. Enjoy East Tennessee!

 

[draggindakota]

The TN permit covers open and concealed carry, so it should allow you to OC with your Florida permit (at least that's what I've read.) But I could be wrong on that, so it wouldn't hurt to call the state and ask. They do also honor non-resident Fl permits, so you could technically convert your Fl permit and be covered for both open and concealed carry without getting the permit. YMMV

 

[NavyLCDR]

The answer in actual Tennessee statutes is:

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(B) If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, the person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee. The permit may be issued based on the person having a permit from another state provided the other state has substantially similar permit eligibility requirements as this state. However, if during the six-month period the person applies for a handgun permit in this state and the application is denied, the person shall not be allowed to carry a handgun in this state based upon the other state's permit.

And yes, you can open carry with a valid permit.

 

[BigSlick]

You will like it here in East Tennessee. Depending on which city you live in there are USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenges and three gun matches all most all year round. PM me if you like.

 

[father-of-three]

Some states will charge a fee for address changes or replacement permits. A Tennessee permit covers most states, but if the fee is low, it might be worthwhile getting the address change for the Florida permit, since they are good for 7 years, unless you are at the end of the seven year period. Some people have more than one carry permit, depending on their state of residence.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Some states will charge a fee for address changes or replacement permits. A Tennessee permit covers most states, but if the fee is low, it might be worthwhile getting the address change for the Florida permit, since they are good for 7 years, unless you are at the end of the seven year period. Some people have more than one carry permit, depending on their state of residence.

So, let's analyze this a little bit. A TN permit is good in all states that a Florida permit is good in, plus a few more (36 for Florida, 39 for Tennessee). Once the OP is a resident of TN for six months, his Florida permit is no longer valid in his new home state of TN. So exactly why should he bother to do anything at all with the Florida permit, especially if it costs $$?

 

[WDKIV]

If your going to live here go get your TN permit, I recommend taking the course at Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville or Gunny's in Maryville. Welcome to east Tennessee!

 

[BigSlick]

If your going to live here go get your TN permit, I recommend taking the course at Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville or Gunny's in Maryville. Welcome to east Tennessee!

That's where I took my class. Coal Creek has a fairly decent indoor range and they offer rental guns too.

 

[magnesium]

If I don't know some legal question like that I always research the information myself. It is important enough that I don't just take someone's advice that may or may not be correct. You must be sure.

 

[357deagle]

Thanks everybody I'm looking at doing the course at one of the two places suggested. Gotta do it within six months

 

[father-of-three]

So, let's analyze this a little bit. A TN permit is good in all states that a Florida permit is good in, plus a few more (36 for Florida, 39 for Tennessee). Once the OP is a resident of TN for six months, his Florida permit is no longer valid in his new home state of TN. So exactly why should he bother to do anything at all with the Florida permit, especially if it costs $$?

I apologize for not checking the map. Fortunately these days, more states are adding states through reciprocity agreements, but every now and then you get a state like Nevada that subtracts them. What is subtracted from one state permit's reciprocity may not affect another permit. That was my line of thinking here. If it's too expensive, then don't do it. Florida charges $15 and New Hampshire charges $3 for updates. I would do it for that price if the permit was new. Didn't mean to offend.

 

[NavyLCDR]

I apologize for not checking the map. Fortunately these days, more states are adding states through reciprocity agreements, but every now and then you get a state like Nevada that subtracts them. What is subtracted from one state permit's reciprocity may not affect another permit. That was my line of thinking here. If it's too expensive, then don't do it. Florida charges $15 and New Hampshire charges $3 for updates. I would do it for that price if the permit was new. Didn't mean to offend.

No offense taken - I just personally wouldn't pay even $1 to obtain a piece of paper from the government that would be of no benefit to me.

 

[Blooze]

You have six months according to state law to get a valid TN permit once you become resident of TN regardless of what other permits you have. Below is a quote from the applicable section of the TN law.

"If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee. Such person will be processed as a renewal applicant if the eligibility requirements of the other state are substantially similar to the eligibility requirements of Tennessee. View application requirements by state for persons holding a Handgun Carry Permit from another state and applying for a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit."

 

[NavyLCDR]

You have six months according to state law to get a valid TN permit once you become resident of TN regardless of what other permits you have. Below is a quote from the applicable section of the TN law.

"If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee. Such person will be processed as a renewal applicant if the eligibility requirements of the other state are substantially similar to the eligibility requirements of Tennessee. View application requirements by state for persons holding a Handgun Carry Permit from another state and applying for a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit."

That looks so much like my post #4 that it's scary!

 

[Blooze]

That looks so much like my post #4 that it's scary!

Yeah I noticed that after I posted my post. Ah well at least it's accurate information posted twice and not disinformation.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Yeah I noticed that after I posted my post. Ah well at least it's accurate information posted twice and not disinformation.

Ancient Chinese proverb: Better the truth be told many times again, than a falsehood spoken once.

Actually, I just made that up...

 

[Blooze]

Ancient Chinese proverb: Better the truth be told many times again, than a falsehood spoken once.

Actually, I just made that up...

If you hadn't admitted that I would never have known. It sounded both ancient and Chinese. If you ever want to swap professions you may have a future in the fortune cookie industry.