Tennessee: Constitutional Carry Bills Progress

Yesterday, the House Criminal Justice Committee advanced House Bill 786. It now goes to a House Finance Subcommittee for further consideration. In addition, the Senate Finance Committee will hear Senate Bill 765 on Tuesday, March 16^th. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 786 / Senate Bill 765.

House Bill 786 / Senate Bill 765 allow any law-abiding adult who is legally eligible to obtain a carry permit, to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. This ensures that citizens may utilize their right to self-defense without government red tape or delays. This does not affect previously issued carry permits, and allows citizens who still wish to obtain a permit in order to carry in other states recognizing Tennessee permits, to do so. Sometimes called permitless carry, Constitutional Carry ensures that no honest, hard-working Tennessean is ever left defenseless while waiting for government permission or wading through red-tape.

Again, please contact your members of the Senate Finance Committee and House Finance Subcommittee and ask them to support House Bill 786 / Senate Bill 765.