Tennessee AG opinion dated Apr 9, 2007. Posting Notices

[Guest Kingfish]

Title:

Posting Notices that Handguns Are Not Permitted in Private Buildings

http://www.attorneygeneral.state.tn.us/op/2007/OP/OP43.pdf

[saintsfanbrian]

Yeah, the local zoo has a small sign that reads "No firearms" I don't think it qualifies under the code, but then again, I don't carry in class or alcoholic restaruants.

[Guest Hyaloid]

Thanks for the update!

[kckndrgn]

Very good read. As a permit holder it is wise to know how the legal system is "interpreting" the law. I know I have seen some businesses that just use the circle with a slash over a gun, and I have always treated them as invalid, the AG agrees, good

[Marswolf]

Glad to see the AG agrees with me.

[SkWaShDeM]

Another print out worth keeping in the car. The law wasn't that confusing to me, but clarification from the TN AG is always useful. Just like the one I have on the legality of open carry.

[Marswolf]

I think the law is pretty clear on this. Only question is about the "substantially similar" part. The code specifically says that the slash symbol is not sufficient and where the signs have to be.

BTW, State Rep Hill, who requested the opinion, is from my area. He used to be a talk show host and is one of the guys who helped shoot down the state income tax several years ago. His campaign was based on that and that he is a better Christian than the rest of us.

[Guest jackdog]

Well that was a good read, and clears up the sign thing pretty well.

But I still will carry sign or no sign, This will include restaurants that serve drinks.

[Guest ProguninTN]

Thanks for the update.

[Guest Phantom6]

Well that was a good read, and clears up the sign thing pretty well.

But I still will carry sign or no sign, This will include restaurants that serve drinks.

Not me