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How do I apply for an Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit?

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1. Complete the application online at https://dl.safety.tn.gov by selecting “Apply for a Permit” under the Handgun Carry Permits section.

2. Once the application has been completed, if you are not otherwise exempt, you must attend a Tennessee handgun safety course.

  • A list of certified handgun safety schools can be found through online services under the “Lookup Handgun Information” section.

Related Article: Where can I find a handgun class?

  • A current (not expired), valid handgun permit/license from one of the following states may be used as an exemption from the handgun safety course:

  • Click here for a list of acceptable exemptions from the handgun safety course

3. Once the course has been completed, you will visit a Driver Services Center.

    • If you have a Real ID compliant driver license, you may avoid the driver service center by going back to online services and choosing the “Finish Your Application” option under the Handgun Carry Permits section. Here you may upload any required documents and pay the application fee. Fingerprinting instructions will be provided on your confirmation page.
    • You may schedule an appointment for your visit by scheduling a Driver License Appointment at https://tndscappt.cxmflow.com/.                                                                                                             
      • Choose the “Schedule an Appointment” option then select “Driver License Appointment Does not include Road Test.”
    • At the Driver Services Center:
    • Pay application fee of $100 ($65 with active military ID or DD-214 listing honorable discharge) for an eight (8) year permit. Provide CERTIFIED PROOF of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency (Photocopies will not be accepted)
    • Provide proof of full SSN
    • Have photo taken.
    • If you do not currently have a Tennessee driver license, you must submit two proofs of Tennessee residency with your name and resident address - NO P.O. BOXES (Documents must be current and within last 4 months.)
    • Present a photo ID to the Department at the time of filing the application.

4. Once the transaction is complete, the examiner will provide you with the instructions for being fingerprinted.

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Where can I go to be fingerprinted?

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Do I have to be fingerprinted for a TN Handgun Carry Permit? Or I was fingerprinted for another reason can those prints be used for my handgun permit?

 

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

 

Department of Safety and Homeland Security / Tennessee Highway Patrol / Handgun Carry Unit

 

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