HB645 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.

HB645 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118. · Informed CitizenryHB645 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-17-1307 and 40-7-118 regarding the carrying of firearms. The bill establishes that a first violation of carrying a handgun without authorization is…Open in Informed Citizenry