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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB0506

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, makes a person relocating to Tennessee eligible to be issued a handgun carry permit without completing the classroom and firing range requirements if, within 5 years from the application, the person had a valid handgun carry permit in another state with substantially similar classroom and firing range requirements. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Subject: Handgun Permits

Description: As introduced, makes a person relocating to Tennessee eligible to be issued a handgun carry permit without completing the classroom and firing range requirements if, within 5 years from the application, the person had a valid handgun carry permit in another state with substantially similar classroom and firing range requirements. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Session: 110th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

Last Action Date: February 14, 2017

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: David Hawk (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 14, 2017 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 9, 2017 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Feb 8, 2017 Intro., P1C.
House Feb 6, 2017 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 6, 2017 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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