Tennessee does not require a permit to purchase a firearm. However, when buying a firearm the customer has to provide a current ID and their information for the dealer, so they can fill out the background check forms. There may be a $10 fee associated with the background check depending on the location. There may be a $5 fee for finger printing, which is required for new applicants.
A person leading a meeting can ban firearms from being there by posting highly visible signs on every entrance to the meeting place banning the possession of firearms.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Tennessee.
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