Pigeon Forge TN

[skseifert]

We are planning a trip to Pigeon Forge later in March (usual trip to mountains for us). So I have been checking websites, and I am more confused now that when I began. According to NRA-ILA my LCTH is valid in both Kentucky and Tennessee. According to TN website though, I am not so sure.

Handgun Carry Permit Reciprocity Information

Can anyone clear the fodder for me?

 

[MontereyC6]

We are planning a trip to Pigeon Forge later in March (usual trip to mountains for us). So I have been checking websites, and I am more confused now that when I began. According to NRA-ILA my LCTH is valid in both Kentucky and Tennessee. According to TN website though, I am not so sure.

Handgun Carry Permit Reciprocity Information

Can anyone clear the fodder for me?

Tennessee recognizes our LTCH's. If it is the facially valid part that is confusing you, that only means that the information on the front of your LTCH must be valid.

 

[360]

Man, that trip'll break the bank!

 

[Pami]

What I get from that is that TN recognizes any license that is facially valid (IE, if you have an expiration date, it hasn't passed, or if you have the lifetime, it's clearly noted), and that if necessary, TN will enter into a formal written agreement with a state for reciprocity. IN doesn't require a formal reciprocity agreement, and chances are your LTCH is facially valid (right????), so you should be gtg.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

You're ok in TN.

The wording IS confusing, though.

The wording is to the effect of: TN will enter into a formal reciprocal agreement should that other state require one.

There isn't any formal reciprocal agreement between IN and TN because neither state requires it.

But there IS reciprocity between the states. Just no formal agreement.

The law may very well have changed by now, but not that long ago, TN didn't allow carry in restaurants that serve alcohol. Just FYI...

-J-

 

[skseifert]

If you look near the bottom of the TN website that I added, it specifically does NOT list Indiana as a state with a reciprocity agreement.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If you look near the bottom of the TN website that I added, it specifically does NOT list Indiana as a state with a reciprocity agreement.

Because neither state require a reciprocity "agreement". As in a "formal" written agreement between state governments.

 

[MontereyC6]

If you look near the bottom of the TN website that I added, it specifically does NOT list Indiana as a state with a reciprocity agreement.

IN doesn't have a reciprocity agreement with TN because one is not necessary by our state to have reciprocity.

Eh, Indy_Guy beat me to it.

 

[rlspach]

I take item#1 in your referenced page to indicate that TN will honor valid out-of-state permits. I use Handgunlaw.us as a good reference guide which indicates the same. If NRA-ILA also indicates its ok, chances are good you are good.

I'm not a lawyer, but I have carried in KY and TN on my permit if it makes you feel better.

 

[Lex Concord]

Be sure to read up on TN carry laws.

You may not currently carry into ANY place that serves alcohol there.

Also, if they post "No Guns", and you carry in anyway, you are in direct violation of the law.

Check for yourself, as there could be more landmines waiting for you.

Edit: You may also want to check whether Pigeon Forge (and any other localities you may visit) have their own carry rules that were enacted before the statewide preemption (April 8, 1986).

IANAL & YMMV

 

[rlspach]

Good advise to check the TN carry laws. I do however believe that the restriction on carrying into restaurants that serve alcohol has been recently rescinded:

Guns allowed in Tennessee restaurants today » The Commercial Appeal

CORRECTION: WAS OK, NOW IT'S NOT +1 MontereyC6

 

[MontereyC6]

Good advise to check the TN carry laws. I do however believe that the restriction on carrying into restaurants that serve alcohol has been recently rescinded:

Guns allowed in Tennessee restaurants today » The Commercial Appeal

Unfortunately, that isn't true. From what I read, a judge overturned that. Here is a big thread over at Tennessee GunOwners about this very topic.

Restaurant Carry Law ruled Void! - Tennessee Gun Owners

 

[E5RANGER375]

my uncle is a state Rep. in Tennessee, so i will call his office and find out for sure about pigeon forge carry law. but i know your good to carry in TN. i will post what i find out on the board.

 

[MoparMan]

I never had a problem in Kentucky and Tennessee, but no one can see my carry piece either.

BTW i love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Great people and area. Very Military Friendly.

 

[rlspach]

Thanks for the correction Monterey! Handgunlaw.us is updated with this info also. I go to TN a couple times a year and last I was there I had checked and restaurant carry was ok.

A great example of why to check every time.

 

[Mikeh82]

We travel to Pigeon Forge 2 times a year and I carry each time.. I have been pulled over twice and each time I informed the officer I was packing.. He ask to see my permit, I handed him my LTCH and that was the end of it.. Hell I got off with a warning each time.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Unfortunately, that isn't true. From what I read, a judge overturned that. Here is a big thread over at Tennessee GunOwners about this very topic.

Restaurant Carry Law ruled Void! - Tennessee Gun Owners

A big for the guys over at Tennessee Gun Owners. They gave a great referal to an awesome cabin for my wife and I. Great group over there. They know their stuff too.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Wife and I are going in May,I checked and Indiana LTCH-Good to Go!!

 

[Tactical Dave]

We are planning a trip to Pigeon Forge later in March (usual trip to mountains for us). So I have been checking websites, and I am more confused now that when I began. According to NRA-ILA my LCTH is valid in both Kentucky and Tennessee. According to TN website though, I am not so sure.

Handgun Carry Permit Reciprocity Information

Can anyone clear the fodder for me?

Don't go during the big car show meeting........ trust me.... I think that is in June though.

I love that knife store there

 

[AndersonIN]

OpenCarry.org - A Right Unexercised is a Right Lost!

Try this site! Very informative!