Guns in Knoxville
I heard on the radio this morning that 12,000 Knoxvillians have concealed carry permits. I thought it would be higher.
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September 3rd, 2003 at 10:18 am
What sorts of standards are put on those permits…ie, what does a person need to qualify to get one?
September 3rd, 2003 at 10:22 am
Well, I have one and it works like this (at least it did in 1996):
take a firearms safety course which teaches you the rules about where you can(‘t) carry. When you’re legally justified to shoot. And a few other issues. And you have to qualify with a score of 70% at the range (24 shots from 15 yds, 12 from 7 yds, and 12 from 3 yds). Costs $85
Take the little diploma they give from the above class, go to DMV and get application. Fill it out.
Take app in person to DMV. They fingerprint you and do a background check on you. In 90 days or less you get your permit. Processing fees = $150.
September 3rd, 2003 at 10:30 am
When I got mine last year, I spent an afternoon at the DMV. Clear your calender.
September 3rd, 2003 at 9:18 pm
Have you noticed how short the time period is re renewing your permit? I think I got mine around 1999 and it expires in early 2004…yet my dl is good for 6 years. I guess they want to make sure us “insane, guns kill lots of children” permit holders submit to more government scrutiny and renewal fees…
September 3rd, 2003 at 10:07 pm
sounds like a lot of hassle. in Erie, PA it’s a helluva lot simpler. you go to local sheriff’s office and pick up application. type it up and return to sheriff’s office and pay $20. they take yer picture then and there, and you’re done. they sheriff dept runs backround check and you get your CCW in a week. no other stuff required. kinda wish they forced me to take a CCW class. I believe PA is a ‘will issue’ state.