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This bill allows county legislative bodies in Tennessee to opt out of permitting handgun carry without a permit within their county boundaries, effectively creating a local exception to the state's existing handgun carry laws. Under the proposed legislation, a county can pass a resolution eliminating the current exception that allows individuals 21 years of age (or 18-year-old veterans and active military members) to carry handguns openly or concealed without a permit. If a county chooses to prohibit permitless carry, they must post notices of the resolution in conspicuous public locations throughout the county to inform residents and visitors. The bill specifies that failure to adequately post these notices does not invalidate the resolution's effect. Additionally, the bill amends the state's criminal code to classify carrying a firearm in violation of this new county-level restriction as an unlawful carrying offense. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving counties ample time to prepare for potential implementation of local restrictions on handgun carry.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0814&ga=114