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FIREARM LAWS ®ULATIONS
TENNESSEE
CONCEALED CARRY
In Tennessee, carrying a concealed handgun is lawful without a permit.
Must be 21 years of age.
OPEN CARRY
The open carry of a firearm is lawful without a permit.
Must be 21 years of age.
MOTOR VEHICLE CARRY
In TN, loaded firearms are allowed in cars and vehicles.
NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT (NFA) FIREARMS
As long as federal law is followed, NFA firearms are legal in Tennessee.
HUNTING
Fully automatic firearms are unlawful when hunting in Tennessee.
Silencers (suppressors) are lawful when hunting.
Tennessee has varying laws regarding firearms and hunting, consult your local authorities.
FIREARM TRANSFERS & SALES
In Tennessee, no license is required to buy a firearm.
No registration of firearms is required.
There is no waiting period.
No background check is required between private individuals.
To buy or possess a handgun, you must be 18 years old.
To buy a long gun, you must be 18 years old.
To possess a long gun, there is no minimum age.
No limitation on the number of firearms bought at one time.
AMMUNITION REGULATIONS
The use of explosive ammo is unlawful.
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