Tennessee Open Carry Laws
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Tennessee has undergone significant changes in its gun laws over the past decade, reflecting a commitment to Second Amendment rights alongside efforts to enhance public safety.
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Strengthened background checks for concealed carry permit applicants, including mental health evaluations and criminal history reviews.
Permitted individuals with valid handgun carry permits to carry firearms in state parks.
Introduced stricter penalties for gun-related offenses to deter illegal firearm use.
Improved reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to restrict firearm access for individuals with mental health concerns.
Explored legislation to allow individuals with valid handgun carry permits to carry firearms on college campuses.
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Enacted laws promoting responsible firearm storage and holding adults accountable for securing firearms from children.
Strengthened laws requiring timely reporting of lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.
Considered legislation to require background checks for all firearm sales, including private transactions.
Strengthened regulation and oversight of firearm dealers to ensure responsible sales practices.
Discussed implementing a waiting period for firearm purchases to facilitate thorough background checks.
Adopted laws allowing constitutional carry, permitting individuals to carry firearms without a concealed carry permit.
Explored measures to enhance school safety, potentially including the presence of resource officers or armed personnel.
Considered improvements in reporting and evaluating mental health records concerning firearm background checks.
Introduced initiatives to promote firearm safety education and training among gun owners, emphasizing responsible practices.
Tennessee’s gun control laws are among the least restrictive in the U.S., with specific regulations governing firearm acquisition, possession, and carry rights:
