Handgun Carry Permit Increase in Knoxville
This morning on the drive in, I was listening to the local Vast Right Wing Conspiracy radio affiliate and they were discussing the increase in handgun carry permits in Knoxville. As mentioned yesterday, permits in the state are up 23% and in Knoxville they had the highest concentration. Now, from talking to folks who work at gun shops, I’ll tell you why Knoxville permits increased: Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom.
Tam told me once that shortly after that case came to light, that the permit classes at the shop she was working at were full for months.
Related, Rich tells us why he has one.
Me? I’ve had one since they first came out. I wish some legislator would introduce a bill to issue a lifetime permit for a single fee. I just renewed mine and it was a pain.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am
Good idea on the ‘lifetime’ permits. Like most permit holders, I’m a law-abiding fellow, so when I changed addresses last year I went down to the local THP office to do the change. They re-took my photo and held my permit card, issuing me the temporary yellow piece of paper. After 3 months, no new card had been mailed so I gave them a call. Seems they had no intention of sending me a new card because all I did was change my address. When I informed them that the THP office had taken my old card, they agreed to send my an ‘expedited’ replacement. Several months later I finally had my new card(last month actually). But now darn it I have to renew the thing next year!
Oh the hassles of exercising my Constitutional rights!
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 am
My permit is due to expire this summer. Looks like I better get on it if I want to minimize the hassles. What’s changed in the last 4-5 years?
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 am
They’re just slower. Mine expires in April. In Jan, I started the renewal. Guy at the counter said ‘here’s the temporary because they won’t get you the new one on time’.
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
As an inveterate procrastinator, I loves me my Hoosier Lifetime Toter’s Permit.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Ahh damn, I miss all the fun by refusing to rent my rights.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Anybody had any luck using writ of Mandamus to get govt. folks to do what they are legally required to do?
February 24th, 2010 at 2:14 am
Here in CA we are all outlaws.
May issue= may take a report after your down.