Gov. Haslam signed into law on 4/28/15...
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0745
New law provides a lifetime option for new carry permits and renewals. There is a one time $500 fee for the renewal of current limited HCP upon expiration or for a new Lifetime HCP. New HCP applications also incur the standard $115 application fee. There is a standing condition that the lifetime HCP holder pass a criminal background check every 5 years. At this time it is unclear whether the background check will be automatically run by the State or if the HCP holder will have to submit the check at a State sanctioned facility.
Current HCP is good for four years with a $50 renewal fee, so essentially the fee for the lifetime permit covers the equivalent of 40 years of renewals at the current cost. Newly legal applicants, 21 years of age, will benefit greatly from this.
One would figure the cost of limited renewals is likely to rise with inflation in the future, so this must be taken into consideration as well as any future changes to carry laws. In theory, the lifetime permit SHOULD circumvent any changes and serve as a "grandfather" permit.
Still a few questions need answering here, but it's always good to see positive steps...
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0745
New law provides a lifetime option for new carry permits and renewals. There is a one time $500 fee for the renewal of current limited HCP upon expiration or for a new Lifetime HCP. New HCP applications also incur the standard $115 application fee. There is a standing condition that the lifetime HCP holder pass a criminal background check every 5 years. At this time it is unclear whether the background check will be automatically run by the State or if the HCP holder will have to submit the check at a State sanctioned facility.
Current HCP is good for four years with a $50 renewal fee, so essentially the fee for the lifetime permit covers the equivalent of 40 years of renewals at the current cost. Newly legal applicants, 21 years of age, will benefit greatly from this.
One would figure the cost of limited renewals is likely to rise with inflation in the future, so this must be taken into consideration as well as any future changes to carry laws. In theory, the lifetime permit SHOULD circumvent any changes and serve as a "grandfather" permit.
Still a few questions need answering here, but it's always good to see positive steps...
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would be nice if we at least got a plastic I.D. card! all we get is a peice of paper that were not surpposed to laminate and carry around for 5 years! Permits are only $10 and out of state is $100 but the governor veto'd the bill guess the money is worth it!
