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Prohibition on Handguns in TN Parks

By Baker Associates

Under existing law, it is a Class A misdemeanor for any person to possess or carry a handgun in a public park, playground, civic center or other property owned, used or operated by a municipal, county or state government for recreational purposes. The prohibition, however, does not apply to peace officers, soldiers, security guards, hunters, persons attending gun shows or persons delivering or picking up passengers. A new law taking effect on September 1 will allow handgun permit holders to possess a handgun while in parks, natural areas, campgrounds and similar public places. However, under the new law, local governments are allowed to prohibit such possession in parks and similar areas owned by local government, upon a majority vote by its legislative body...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on July 16, 2009 (boomark / email).