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Non-Resident permit · NY → TN

Is a New York Non-Resident Permit Valid in Tennessee?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes — and Tennessee would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 21+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.

Why

'A facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in this state according to its terms' — handguns only; the permit must be in the holder's possession at all times while carrying; new Tennessee residents must obtain a TN permit within six months.

The permit (New York)

Permit
New York State Pistol/Revolver License — concealed carry class (Penal Law 400.00(2)(f))
Issued by
County or city licensing officer (county judge, sheriff or police commissioner depending on locality; NYPD License Division within New York City)
Issue policy
Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?
Yes — Official gunsafety.ny.gov FAQ: 'New York law does not require residency or in-state employment to apply for a firearm license... residency is not among the eligibility criteria'; applications go to the licensing officer where the applicant resides, is principally employed or has a principal place of business (PL 400.00(3)).

The destination (Tennessee)

Recognition policy
Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry
Yes (21+)
Duty to inform
No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit
No state limit

Carry rules in Tennessee

Whatever your permit status, Tennessee law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.

Off-limits places in Tennessee

See the full 50-state map for a New York non-resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Is a New York non-resident permit valid in Tennessee?
Yes — and Tennessee would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 21+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.
Do I have to tell police in Tennessee that I am carrying?
No proactive duty. A permit holder carrying where only the permit allows it must have the permit in immediate possession and display it on demand of a law enforcement officer (TCA 39-17-1351(n)(1) and 39-17-1366(e) as amended by Public Chapter 108, 2021).
Does Tennessee limit magazine capacity?
Tennessee sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Can I carry in Tennessee without any permit?
Tennessee allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
Where does Tennessee publish its official reciprocity list?
Tennessee publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources