Department of Safety
Dave Mitchell, Commissioner
Handgun Carry Permit Application Requirements
For Persons Holding a Handgun Carry Permit from Other States and Applying for a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit
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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.
(No minimum age requirement in Alabama, no fingerprinting, and no handgun safety course)
(No minimum age requirement in Alabama, no fingerprinting, and no handgun safety course)
Alaska
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
Arizona
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Arizona requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
(Arizona requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
Arkansas
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Arkansas requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
(Arkansas requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
California
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(California requires fingerprinting and training.)
(California requires fingerprinting and training.)
Colorado
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Colorado issues permits to eighteen (18) year olds in some instances. Therefore, must show proof of twenty-one (21). Colorado requires fingerprinting and training.)
(Colorado issues permits to eighteen (18) year olds in some instances. Therefore, must show proof of twenty-one (21). Colorado requires fingerprinting and training.)
Connecticut
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay applicable renewal fee.
(Connecticut requires the applicant to complete safety course and fingerprinting.)
(Connecticut requires the applicant to complete safety course and fingerprinting.)
Delaware
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), 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.
(Delaware requires the applicant to complete a safety course.)
(Delaware requires the applicant to complete a safety course.)
Florida
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Florida requires fingerprinting but does not require a safety course.)
(Florida requires fingerprinting but does not require a safety course.)
Georgia
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Georgia requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
(Georgia requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
Hawaii
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, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Hawaii requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
(Hawaii requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
Idaho
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Idaho requires fingerprinting but no training)
(Idaho requires fingerprinting but no training)
Illinois
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.
(Illinois does not require printing or training)
(Illinois does not require printing or training)
Indiana
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Indiana requires applicant to be eighteen (18) years of age and to be fingerprinted. No handgun safety school required.)
(Indiana requires applicant to be eighteen (18) years of age and to be fingerprinted. No handgun safety school required.)
Iowa
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.
(Iowa issues to under twenty-one (21) and does not require fingerprinting or training.)
(Iowa issues to under twenty-one (21) and does not require fingerprinting or training.)
Kansas
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), take a DOS approved handgun safety, 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.
(Kansas does not require fingerprinting or a safety course)
(Kansas does not require fingerprinting or a safety course)
Kentucky
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), 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.
(Kentucky requires the applicant to complete a safety course)
(Kentucky requires the applicant to complete a safety course)
Louisiana
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Louisiana requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
(Louisiana requires the applicant to complete a safety course and fingerprinting.)
Maine
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.
Maryland
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Maryland issues permits to 18 years olds. They do require fingerprinting and training.)
(Maryland issues permits to 18 years olds. They do require fingerprinting and training.)
Massachusetts
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), 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.
(Massachusetts requires training but no fingerprinting.)
(Massachusetts requires training but no fingerprinting.)
Michigan
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Michigan requires the applicant to be fingerprinted and complete a safety course.)
(Michigan requires the applicant to be fingerprinted and complete a safety course.)
Minnesota
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.
Mississippi
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, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Mississippi requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
(Mississippi requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
Missouri
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.
(Missouri requires applicant to be 21 years of age but does not require fingerprinting or safety course.)
(Missouri requires applicant to be 21 years of age but does not require fingerprinting or safety course.)
Montana
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.
Nebraska
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.
Nevada
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
New Hampshire
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.
(New Hampshire does not required fingerprinting or training.)
(New Hampshire does not required fingerprinting or training.)
New Jersey
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(New Jersey requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
(New Jersey requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
New Mexico
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
New York
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(New York requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
(New York requires the applicant to be fingerprinted.)
North Carolina
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete a DOS approved handgun safety course, complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
North Dakota
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 fifteen dollar ($115.00) fee and be fingerprinted.
Ohio
Applicant must complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, pay the $50.00 renewal fee.
Oklahoma
Applicant must complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, pay the $50.00 renewal fee.
Oregon
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Oregon requires person to be twenty-one (21), take a safety course and be fingerprinted-state and national.)
(Oregon requires person to be twenty-one (21), take a safety course and be fingerprinted-state and national.)
Pennsylvania
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.
Rhode Island
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.
South Carolina
Applicant must complete the application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(South Carolina requires the applicant to be fingerprinted and to complete a safety course.)
(South Carolina requires the applicant to be fingerprinted and to complete a safety course.)
South Dakota
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.
(South Dakota issues permits to eighteen (18) year olds.)
(South Dakota issues permits to eighteen (18) year olds.)
Texas
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Texas requires the applicant to complete safety course and fingerprinting.)
(Texas requires the applicant to complete safety course and fingerprinting.)
Utah
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.
(Utah does not require fingerprinting or training.)
(Utah does not require fingerprinting or training.)
Vermont
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.
Virginia
Applicant must complete the application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, pay $50.00 fee and provide proof of fingerprinting in Virginia. If proof of fingerprinting cannot be provided, the applicant must pay the one-hundred and fifteen dollar ($115.00) fee and be fingerprinted.
(Virginia requires the applicant to complete a safety course.)
(Virginia requires the applicant to complete a safety course.)
Washington
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, and pay the applicable renewal fee.
(Washington requires fingerprinting but no training.)
(Washington requires fingerprinting but no training.)
West Virginia
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.
Wisconsin
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.
Wyoming
Applicant must be twenty-one (21), complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit application, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, and pay applicable renewal fee.
(Wyoming does State and Federal fingerprinting and does require safety courses.)
(Wyoming does State and Federal fingerprinting and does require safety courses.)
