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April 7, 2013, 04:24 AM | #1 | |
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Camping and Carrying in Tennessee
This summer I'll be camping with some friends in the Smokey Mountains and spending a good bit of time in Tennessee. We'll be doing some back country hiking for a few days, and I thought it might be a good idea to bring a gun. I have a Florida carry permit, which is valid in Tennessee, but their laws have confused me...
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So it seems that the first bit (39-17-1302) is referring to machine guns, explosives, etc. on state property. I'll be in a national park, so is that considered "property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes"? And even carrying a handgun, with my permit, in a national park, do I still have to "strictly conform" my behavior with the guidelines in 39-17-1311(b)(1)(J)? Are hunting and target shooting allowed in the park? I'm pretty sure there won't be any gun and knife shows. But if that's the case, then the law would also require that of military and police officers while in the official discharge of their duties. There's also this tid-bit from the Attorney General's office... http://tennessee.gov/attorneygeneral...08/op/op26.pdf I am confused, and worried about bears.
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April 7, 2013, 06:36 AM | #2 |
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Lets start with I am not a lawyer and have not read all the laws being referred to.
Reading the law it looks like you should be able to carry in either state and local parks or national parks with a permit, but the AG letter certainly disputes that interpretation of the law. It was not clear the letter was referring to National Parks so those may be OK. If you are worried about bears get some bells for the packs and some bear spray. Last edited by wally626; April 7, 2013 at 06:43 AM. |
April 7, 2013, 06:50 AM | #3 |
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Re: Camping and Carrying in Tennessee
I live 8 miles from the GSMNP, no hunting or target shooting. They would respond very badly to shooting in the park. The GSMNP is one of if not the most visited national parks in the country.I spend a lot of time backpacking and fishing here but it is getting very crowded and running into other people even in the back country is the norm.But if you want to shoot while your here you would be welcome to come shoot as my guest at a small private outdoor range in Maryville just outside the park.
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April 7, 2013, 02:05 PM | #4 |
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I didn't think shooting would be allowed, and I'll keep your invite in mind if we have some open room in the itinerary KCampbell.
The AG seems to have an interesting interpretation. Following his logic it would seem the legislature's "intent" was to keep law enforcement from carrying firearms into parks as well. Though that isn't what they wrote. Some bells and spray are also coming along.
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April 8, 2013, 12:28 AM | #5 |
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That opinion is old. In fact, it probably was one of the reasons the legislature changed the laws about carrying in parks, which is now legal with some exceptions. The opinion is from 2008 and I think the new laws started in 2009.
The Federal government allows carrying guns in national parks, but not in their buildings. Tennessee passed a law that permit holders can carry in state and national parks. In state parks, you are probably going to see signs saying that you can't carry a gun. If it is a state park, ignore it. When the state wrote the law they decided it was too expensive to replace the signs, so they left them up! The state also legalized carrying handguns in local, public parks. Local governments can opt out of the state law and ban guns from their parks. Those local governments are supposed to post their parks if they ban guns, but some of them didn't and the law is still enforceable. EDIT: Other than the signs in state parks, I don't suggest carrying past a sign that says they don't want your guns around. EDIT2: This might help: Click.
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April 8, 2013, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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Legal sources...
If you travel often or plan to CC a lot, I'd check these good websites;
www.nra.org www.gunlawguide.com www.floridafirearmslaw.com www.mylegalheat.com www.mylicensesite.com www.handgunlaw.us . Atty & legal expert; David Wong put out a gun & knife law guide to all 50 states and DC/PR/Guam/US Virgin Islands/etc. CF |
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