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Concealed carry permit requirements by state

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State Cert Guide

Last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Verified states

Verified so far: 1 of 51 states

Concealed carry permit: rules by state
StateWhat the state saysLast checked
TennesseeTennessee's Concealed Handgun Carry Permit has a Department list of approved online course vendors. The Enhanced permit asks anyone who is not otherwise exempt to attend a handgun safety course.

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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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