Pigeon Forge, TN Questions

DaveH · July 5th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Need some help from TN members.

I thought that I had asked before but can't find it on my CP and don't remember the answers.

Planing a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN this fall.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USOffLimitsN-W.pdf
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It is an offense for a person to possess a firearm within the confines of a building open to the public where liquor, wine or other alcoholic beverage, as defined in 573101(a)(1)(A),. or beer as defined in 576102(1) , are served for on premises consumption.

How is this applied to Hotels? If the hotel serves anywhere in the building is the whole building then off-limits -- including foyer, check-in, rooms, etc?

How is the word building applied in this and any situation? Such as, you enter an amusement where there is a mix of buildings & open air?

Is on-premises licensing well marked? That is, how easy is it to inadvertently enter a place not suspecting on-premises sales and be in violation?

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USOffLimitsN-W.pdf
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On the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes.

What, if anything, in Pigeon Forge that looks private, yet falls under this off-limit rule?

Any other traps to look out for?

jerm1109 · July 5th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I am not sure about what the law say about carrying in a hotel that serves alcohol. I read on another forum one time that you could carry as long as you did not go to the bar and as long as they did not serve alcohol on the room service menu, but the person had no proof that this was true. I know that alot of places in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg post "No Weapons Allowed" signs. (Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Ripley's Aquarium ect.........) although the last time I was at Ripley's they had lock boxes just for concealed weapon permit holders. Also remember to be aware when traveling through national parks.

DaveH · July 5th, 2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jerm1109

I know that alot of places in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg post "No Weapons Allowed" signs. (Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Ripley's Aquarium ect.........) although the last time I was at Ripley's they had lock boxes just for concealed weapon permit holders.

Interesting! I didn't see anything in handgunlaw.us allowing private posting, except at meetings.

Any law site references?

jerm1109 · July 5th, 2008, 10:16 PM

No references, I have just notice that they have signs posted and I have often wondered about it myself.

retsupt99 · July 5th, 2008, 11:30 PM

After you find out about the CCW laws there, be sure to hit Lee Greenwood's Theater (in Pigeon Forge)..."God Bless the USA"...his shows are great!

Enjoy the trip!

Stay armed...where legal...stay safe!

rljohns · July 5th, 2008, 11:31 PM

NM has the same liquor sales laws for on-site consumption and they specifically allow carrying in hotel rooms but not the restaurant or bar. I would think the hotel room is your own domicile.

CAJUN600 · July 6th, 2008, 01:03 AM

I believe it only applies to the area in which the bar resides, i.e. restaurant w/ bar inside hotel is off limits. i believe anywhere else is fine.

Gibber · July 6th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Dude, just don't carry in a bar or Gubmit building and you will be fine.
I have lived here 51 years and this area is very gun friendly. Observe signs as others have posted above.

Agave · July 6th, 2008, 11:33 PM

You can't lawfully carry into a restaurant that serves alcohol or bar. Your hotel room is your domicile; it is not open to the public. I know from experience that it can be tricky to know whether or not an establishment serves alcohol from the outside; I would advise that you find out immediately upon entering and leave once you know you are in a no-go.

"Parks and public rec areas" are usually sort of posted anyways. There will be uniform signs (in general) in the areas that are publicly owned.

Doodles · July 8th, 2008, 04:50 PM

Pigeon Forge, I beleive, is dry but Gatlinburg is not. The rule is that you cannot carry in a business that sells alcohol for on premiese consumption. Also, any place that has a sign posted. Enjoy your trip.

July 5th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#2
jerm1109 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 78	I am not sure about what the law say about carrying in a hotel that serves alcohol. I read on another forum one time that you could carry as long as you did not go to the bar and as long as they did not serve alcohol on the room service menu, but the person had no proof that this was true. I know that alot of places in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg post "No Weapons Allowed" signs. (Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Ripley's Aquarium ect.........) although the last time I was at Ripley's they had lock boxes just for concealed weapon permit holders. Also remember to be aware when traveling through national parks. __________________ The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. --Thomas Jefferson “We are not retreating—we are advancing in another direction.” General Douglas MacArthur

July 5th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#4
jerm1109 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 78	No references, I have just notice that they have signs posted and I have often wondered about it myself. __________________ The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. --Thomas Jefferson “We are not retreating—we are advancing in another direction.” General Douglas MacArthur

July 5th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,361	After you find out about the CCW laws there, be sure to hit Lee Greenwood's Theater (in Pigeon Forge)..."God Bless the USA"...his shows are great! Enjoy the trip! Stay armed...where legal...stay safe! __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

July 6th, 2008, 01:03 AM	#7
CAJUN600 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Posts: 234	I believe it only applies to the area in which the bar resides, i.e. restaurant w/ bar inside hotel is off limits. i believe anywhere else is fine. __________________ *If guns kill people, pens must cause misspelled words.*

July 6th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
Agave Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 410	You can't lawfully carry into a restaurant that serves alcohol or bar. Your hotel room is your domicile; it is not open to the public. I know from experience that it can be tricky to know whether or not an establishment serves alcohol from the outside; I would advise that you find out immediately upon entering and leave once you know you are in a no-go. "Parks and public rec areas" are usually sort of posted anyways. There will be uniform signs (in general) in the areas that are publicly owned. __________________ "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

July 5th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#6
rljohns Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 482	NM has the same liquor sales laws for on-site consumption and they specifically allow carrying in hotel rooms but not the restaurant or bar. I would think the hotel room is your own domicile.

July 6th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#8
Gibber Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TN Posts: 52	Dude, just don't carry in a bar or Gubmit building and you will be fine. I have lived here 51 years and this area is very gun friendly. Observe signs as others have posted above.

July 8th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#10
Doodles New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	Pigeon Forge, I beleive, is dry but Gatlinburg is not. The rule is that you cannot carry in a business that sells alcohol for on premiese consumption. Also, any place that has a sign posted. Enjoy your trip.

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