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Tennessee Guns-in-Bars Law

By Baker Associates

On June 4, the senate in Tennessee overrode Governor Bredesen?s veto of HB 0962/SB 1127?the so-called ?guns-in-bars law.? The new gun crimes law in Tennessee will take effect on July 14. Under current Tennessee law, a person cannot possess a firearm in a building open to the public where alcoholic beverages are sold, unless the person is designated to protect customers or is a law enforcement or military officer in ?discharge of official duties.? A violation of the current law is a Class A misdemeanor. The new law adds another exemption for people who have a hand gun carry permit, and The person is not consuming alcohol; and The establishment is open to the public and serves alcoholic beverages; and The establishment does not restrict admission to persons who are age 21 years or older by checking patrons' identifications...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on June 08, 2009 (boomark / email).