TCA§36-6-626;
39-17-1308a; 39-17-1365
Authorizes
a person who has petitioned the
court and is granted an order of protection, ex parte or otherwise, the ability
to carry a handgun for 21 calendar days after the order of protection is
granted if the individual legally owns the firearm and they have a copy of the
order of protection on their person. A person who is granted an order of
protection may also apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the
department of safety within 21 days after the order of protection is granted. A
person who does not apply for the temporary handgun permit within 21 days shall
not be authorized to carry a handgun under this law once 21 days has elapsed
since the issuance of the order of protection. To be eligible to receive a
temporary permit from the department, the person must apply in person on a
temporary handgun carry permit application developed by the department, include
a certified copy of the order of protection, provide proof of identity and
residency, and meet all other qualifications for the issuance of a handgun
carry permit. Prior to issuing the permit, the department of safety shall
conduct a name-based criminal history check upon receiving the application. The
temporary permit shall be valid for 60 days and shall only be valid in
Tennessee and may be issued as a letter to the applicant without the
applicant’s photograph.
