A minimum 8 hours of concealed carry class in Tennessee is required before you can get your Permit.
You ought to look around to find the right training for your needs and then sign up right away. Afterwards, you’ll be prepared to carry concealed and get your permit in TN.
Name: Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit
Issuer: County Sheriff
Type of State: Shall-Issue
Training Required? Yes
Type of Training Accepted: Any handgun safety course offered by any handgun safety school that is certified by the Department of Safety.
Tennessee will now accept two forms from the Military that prove combat pistol training completion. These forms can be used to prove handgun training to obtain a permit.
Length of Training: 8 hours minimum required
Cost of Training: $80-110 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)
Notes: N/A
Reciprocity:
States that honor or recognize the Tennessee Handgun Carry Residence Permit
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Colorado | Delaware | Florida | Georgia |
| Idaho | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Michigan |
| Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska |
| Nevada | New Hampshire | New Mexico | North Carolina |
| North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania |
| South Carolina | South Dakota | Texas | Utah |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Tennessee honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits
Tennessee honors permits from all other states.