Bill > HB1332

This bill modifies Tennessee's handgun carry permit regulations by making several key changes. First, it adjusts the driving under the influence (DUI) conviction requirements for permit applicants, specifically allowing applicants who have had two or more DUI convictions within ten years, provided none of those convictions occurred within the most recent five years. Second, the bill expands handgun carry permit eligibility by lowering the minimum age from twenty-one to eighteen years old for applicants who are United States citizens or permanent lawful residents. The bill also clarifies permit application requirements, stating that applicants must not be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. These modifications aim to provide more accessible handgun carry permits while maintaining certain safety restrictions related to prior criminal convictions. The changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.