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?
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  A:

  Tennessee allows open carry of loaded handguns with a permit. Long guns must be unloaded to be legally carried.

• +Q: Does Tennessee issue concealed carry permits?
• +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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