Both the carry class instuctor and a cop said it was. Its a reciprocity agreement so they have to honor it or honor none at all.
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Thats not true at all. With a reciprocity agreement you still have to follow the laws of the state you are in. The reciprocity agreements can and are modified by the states to address their own state laws. If the state you are carrying in requires you to be 21 to carry a firearm then you have to be 21. If they simply require you to be 21 to get a license and do not address the age to actually carry then you are free and clear.
Tennessee law states
"To the extent that any state may impose conditions in the reciprocity agreements, the commissioner of safety shall publish those conditions as part of the list. If another state imposes conditions on Tennessee permit holders in a reciprocity agreement, the conditions shall also become a part of the agreement and apply to the other state's permit holders when they carry a handgun in this state." 39-17-1351. Handgun carry permits.
Doesnt matter . In most states as a resident of that state you cannot get a out of state CC license and use that license in your own state. Again that is in the reciprocity agreement that you should read but I dont know of any states that actually allow that. JIf you live in Tennessee and got an out of state permit to circumvent Tennessee laws requiring you to be 21 and expect you can use that permit in Tennessee you are in for a rude awakening if you ever do use the pistol or get caught carrying it. It is evident that the OP got an out of state permit to circumvent TN law. He wasted his money.
From the Tennessee firearms website...
"The following information was obtained the the Department of Safety’s website as of January 17,2015:
1. Tennessee now recognizes a facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit, or a license issued by another state according to its terms, and will, therefore, authorize the holder of such out-of-state permit or license to carry a handgun only in the state of Tennessee.
2. The person must be in possession of the permit or license at all times such person carries a handgun in Tennessee.
3. Tennessee will enter into written reciprocity agreements with other states that require the execution of such agreements.
4.
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.
a. All applicants, regardless of permits issued by another state will be processed as originals. 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."
Good luck going to court with your Maine Concealed Carry Permit and your Tennessee Drivers License, tax statement etc. The OP is a resident of Tennessee. His Maine license is not valid in Tennessee . Don't ever take a cops opinion on what the law is as valid. Certainly not an instructor. Neither one will represent you in court and neither's opinion is the law.