§ 39-17-1321. Possession of Handgun While Under Influence — Penalty
Notwithstanding whether a person has a permit issued pursuant to § 39-17-1315 or § 39-17-1351 or § 39-17-1366, it is an offense for a person to possess a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance or controlled substance analogue. It is an offense for a person to possess a firearm if […]
§ 39-17-1322. Defenses
A person shall not be charged with or convicted of a violation under this part if the person possessed, displayed or employed a handgun in justifiable self-defense or in justifiable defense of another during the commission of a crime in which that person or the other person defended was a victim. A person who discharges […]
§ 39-17-1323. Commission of Certain Offenses While Wearing a Body Vest
A person commits an offense who knowingly wears a body vest, when acting either alone or with one (1) or more other persons, while committing: Any felony whose statutory elements involve the use or threat of violence to a human being; Any burglary, car-jacking, theft of a motor vehicle, or arson; or Any felony offense […]
§ 39-17-1324. Offense of Possessing Firearm or Antique Firearm During Commission or Attempt to Commit Dangerous Felony
It is an offense to possess a firearm or antique firearm with the intent to go armed during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony. It is an offense to employ a firearm or antique firearm during the: Commission of a dangerous felony; Attempt to commit a dangerous felony; Flight or escape […]
§ 39-17-1325. Immunity for Failure to Adopt Policy That Prohibits Weapons on Premises
A person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by posting, pursuant to § 39-17-1359, shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any claim based on such person’s, business’s, or other entity’s failure to adopt a policy that prohibits weapons […]
§ 39-17-1315. Written Directive and Permit to Carry Handguns
The following persons may carry handguns at all times pursuant to a written directive by the executive supervisor of the organization to which the person is or was attached or employed, regardless of the person’s regular duty hours or assignments: Any law enforcement officer, police officer, bonded and sworn deputy sheriff, director, commissioner, county magistrate […]
§ 39-17-1305. [reserved.]
No person shall intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carry on or about the person while inside any building in which judicial proceedings are in progress any weapon prohibited by § 39-17-1302(a), for the purpose of going armed; provided, that if the weapon carried is a firearm, the person is in violation of this section regardless of […]
§ 39-17-1307. Unlawful Carrying or Possession of a Weapon
A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club. The first violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor, and, in addition to possible imprisonment as provided by law, may be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). A second or […]
§ 39-17-1308. Defenses to Unlawful Possession or Carrying of a Weapon
It is a defense to the application of § 39-17-1307 if the possession or carrying was: Of an unloaded rifle, shotgun or handgun not concealed on or about the person and the ammunition for the weapon was not in the immediate vicinity of the person or weapon; By a person authorized to possess or carry […]
§ 39-17-1309. Carrying Weapons on School Property
As used in this section, “weapon of like kind” includes razors and razor blades, except those used solely for personal shaving, and any sharp pointed or edged instrument, except unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction and maintenance. It is an offense for any person to possess or […]