Reciprocity of Concealed Carry Permits and moving

[Magoo]

I learned some really great news today. I recently moved from SC to TN and haven't been able to make the time to take the TN qualification course. What I found out from an LEO (and confirmed local DL office) is that I can simply "swap" my SC CCP for a TN one. I'll have to wait whatever processing time takes which they guessed at 2-4 weeks and pay $50, but I'm a pretty happy camper. I new about the reciprocity, I just never guessed they'd issue me a permit. I'd even asked at the DMV if they'd honor my SC training cert. and they said no.

I have no idea if other states will do this but I figured it was worth sharing.

A side note: I was talking to the LEO in my front yard. I took the opportunity to ask what his department's response time would be if I called in a break-in in progress. His response was "As fast as you can pull the trigger". That was before I'd asked about a recommendation for a local CC class. I suppose I should have phrased my question differently to get the answer I was looking for, but was too taken off guard to regroup and ask again.

I know someone is wondering... He was looking for someone who used to live in this house. I haven't seen him or his cocaine kingpin buddy. Interesting conversation all the way around. And no, I am not taking his answer as legal advice.

 

[brboyer]

I'm pretty sure someone is confused as to what reciprocity means.

If a person with a handgun permit from another state decides to become a resident of Tennessee, such person must obtain a Tennessee handgun permit within six (6) months of establishing residency in Tennessee.
All applicants, regardless of permits issued by another state will be processed as originals.
a. The applicant must be twenty-one (21), take a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, pay one hundred and fifteen dollar ($115.00) fee, and be fingerprinted.

b. Licensing requirements are not included in the reciprocity agreements between states. The mutual recognition of handgun possession privileges between states has not changed and is listed on this website.

c. A facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in this state according to its terms and shall be treated as if it is a handgun permit issued by this state; provided, however, the provisions of this subsection (r) shall not be construed to authorize the holder of any out-of-state permit or license to carry, in this state, any firearm or weapon other than a handgun.

http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/reciprocity.shtml

You can carry on your SC permit for up to six months (reciprocity), at which time you will have to obtain a TN permit after completing their requirements.

 

[Magoo]

I understand the meaning of reciprocity.

I had read the passage you quoted above. I did not read anything in it that indicated my SC CCP would waive any of the TN requirements.

After driving an hour today to the nearest "full service" DMV I learned that as of January 1st of this year there is indeed no waiving of any requirements. Now it's back to carving out a Saturday to sit through another 8 hour training class. Bah.

 

[ngnrd]

Am I understanding you correctly? You get your concealed carry permit through the Department of Motor Vehicles?

It's a serious question. Although we have an option to get a concealed permit here (for reciprocity), Alaska doesn't require permits to keep and bear arms. And, I never would have thought the DMV would be involved. Seems very ... odd ... to me.

 

[mahansm]

Well, in Florida it's the Department of Agriculture that issues the permits.

In order to get a permit you are required to provide proof of competence which can take quite a few forms. Among these are completion of a firearms course. Instructors for these courses must be certified by one of:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
National Rifle Association
Florida Department of Agriculture

Steve
NRA Instructor (various disciplines)

 

[Magoo]

Yep, it goes through the DMV here. And of course the DMV for my county is not a full service center so I wasted a bunch of gas driving a county over.

Finding a class is not a problem, and my SC permit is still valid for a while. I was hoping to be able to skip the time and expense of another class (as I'd been told by two different officials).

I asked before I moved and got no responses, but if anyone can recommend a good class anywhere around the Newport area, I'd appreciate it. I was pretty disappointed by the class I took in SC and would really prefer to learn something this time around. I was asking the LEO for a recommendation when he told me I didn't need the class because of my SC CWP.

 

[brboyer]

I understand the meaning of reciprocity.

I had read the passage you quoted above. I did not read anything in it that indicated my SC CCP would waive any of the TN requirements.

After driving an hour today to the nearest "full service" DMV I learned that as of January 1st of this year there is indeed no waiving of any requirements. Now it's back to carving out a Saturday to sit through another 8 hour training class. Bah.

Sorry, I was not referring to you, but to those that gave you the bad information.

 

[brboyer]

Am I understanding you correctly? You get your concealed carry permit through the Department of Motor Vehicles?

It's a serious question. Although we have an option to get a concealed permit here (for reciprocity), Alaska doesn't require permits to keep and bear arms. And, I never would have thought the DMV would be involved. Seems very ... odd ... to me.

Well, in TN its actually called the Department of Safety & Homeland Security, which includes the DMV.

But in any case in a shall issue state, it's simply a matter of making sure the paperwork is filled out correctly and the necessary forms are included. No discretion involved/permitted! Paperwork is correct, permit is issued.