Tennessee Firearms Assoc. Inc.

Just asking for an update, John..I have had my HCP for going on 20 years now w/o trouble & only had one traffic stop in the last 10-15 years and it only generated a warning..(I had passed a "granny" going 1/2 the limit) crossing a double yellow on a long stretch of Williamson county road. Oops..Sheriff deputy was 2 cars behind me in the line of cars following "granny". Anyways he laughed and let me off w a warning, & I never considered showing the permit, nor did I mention having a firearm..I always do have my gun..it just never entered my mind.

So I guess I just need a "layman's understandable explanation"..here: A. what are the requirements at a simple traffic stop as far as volunteering to show the LEO your permit. B When do it? C. Do you have to voluntarily SHOW the officer your gun, or do you wait until he asks to SEE it, etc ? etc etc. I have a reasonable wish NOT to draw my loaded firearm for any reason unless my life is being threatened... so what are the up to date rules John??

I'm not the one you asked, but I have a thought about it.

I don't recall seeing anything in the law one way or the other here. If he runs your license it will show that you have a permit anyway. If he asks me to get out of the car, that's when I'll mention it.