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?
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  A:

  Tennessee issues permits on a "shall issue" basis. This permit allows both open and concealed carry of handguns. In most cases carrying of loaded long guns is illegal. Carry of loaded long guns in private vehicles is permitted with a Handgun Carry Permit(HCP) as long as the firearm has no round chambered 39-17-1307(e).

• +Q: Does Tennessee have preemption over subdivisions?
• +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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