Posted on 05/09/2019 1:10:07 PM PDT by marktwain
In Tennessee, HB 1264 has passed with large margins. Republican Governor Bill Lee has said he will sign the bill into law, according to AP.
HB 1264 passed the House on April 30, 62 to 31, with one legislator not voting. On 2 May, it passed the Senate, 18 to 11, with two senators not voting.
The final bill was watered down with amendments. As passed, HB 1264 has interesting features which reform Tennessee law in the general direction of Constitutional Carry. It is clear the Tennessee legislature was not willing to pass Constitutional Carry this year.
HB 1264 creates a two tier carry permit system. The lower tier is created by HB 1264, while the existing permit becomes the higher, or “enhanced” carry permit.
The new permit requires the handgun be carried concealed. This is a unique feature to Tennessee. Most states require more training and permits to carry concealed. As of 1 January, 2020, in Tennessee, the state will require more training to carry openly.
The new permit lists several ways that training requirements may be met. This makes it easier to obtain a permit. Training will be able to be conducted online, though an online course is not yet available.
Holders of the new permit will be excluded from carrying in more places than are excluded from the existing permit.
A photograph and fingerprints will be required on the new concealed carry handgun permit.
Originally, the bill eliminated the requirement for a photograph and fingerprints.
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Most of the good stuff was taken out in amendments before passage.
Red states....nope. Can't even pass laws following the Constitution.
It was a solution to a problem that didn’t exist.
Trump needs to get that cross-country carry permit through the Supreme Court or know the reason why not.
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