Tennessee Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Tennessee require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Tennessee require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Tennessee require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Tennessee issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Tennessee issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Tennessee have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  Tennessee has preemption over most firearm laws. Local governments and cities with firearm laws that were enacted before April 8, 1986 are allowed to enforce these laws.

  Local government may put up signs that do not allow carrying on government property.

• +Q: Does Tennessee have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Tennessee support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Tennessee have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Tennessee uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Tennessee have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Tennessee have?

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