Bill > SB1490

This bill exempts honorably discharged or retired veterans of the United States armed forces from the mandatory firing range and classroom training requirements when applying for a handgun carry permit. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must present a DD 214 form, which is a Department of Defense form detailing their service, discharge, or retirement. This form must show that their discharge or retirement occurred within the last five years from the date they apply for the permit, and it can have their Social Security number redacted for privacy. Additionally, veterans must provide documentation proving they completed handgun training as part of their military service. This change amends existing Tennessee law regarding handgun carry permits, specifically Section 39-17-1351, by adding a new provision that allows for this exemption, while also clarifying that the general requirements for the permit still apply unless this exemption is met.