§ 39-17-1361. Chief Law Enforcement Officer’s Certification for Transfer or Making of Firearm
As used in this section: “Certification” means the participation and assent of the chief law enforcement officer necessary under federal law for the approval of the application to transfer or make a firearm; “Chief law enforcement officer” or “officer” means any official, or the official’s designee, that the federal bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and […]
§ 39-17-1362. Imitation Firearm — Defined — Offense to Display in Threatening Manner in Public Place
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Imitation firearm” means an object or device substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to a firearm, as defined in § 39-11-106(a), as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that the object or device is a firearm; and “Public place” means a place to […]
§ 39-17-1363. Offense of Owning, Possessing, or Having Custody or Control of a Potentially Vicious Dog or a Vicious Dog
For purposes of this section: “Potentially vicious dog” means a dog that may reasonably be assumed to pose a threat to public safety as demonstrated by any of the following behaviors: When unprovoked and off the property of the owner or keeper of the dog, inflicts a bite causing bodily injury, as defined in § […]
§ 39-17-1364. Purchase and Shipment of Antique Firearms and Certain Edged Weapons
Notwithstanding § 39-17-1307, or any other law, it is lawful in this state for a person to purchase, and have shipped directly to such person’s residence, the following: A black powder weapon; provided, that it meets the definition of 18 U.S.C. § 921; A knife, even if the blade is in excess of four inches […]
§ 39-17-1365. Application for Temporary Handgun Carry Permit by Person Granted Order of Protection — Issuance of Permit
A person who petitions the court and is granted an order of protection, ex parte or otherwise, pursuant to title 36, chapter 3, part 6, may apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the department of safety within twenty-one (21) calendar days after that order of protection is granted. To be eligible to receive […]
§ 39-17-1366. Concealed Handgun Carry Permit
Any resident of this state who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, as defined by § 55-50-102, may apply to the department for a concealed handgun carry permit. If the applicant is not prohibited from possessing a firearm in this state pursuant to § 39-17-1307(b), 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), or any other […]
§ 39-17-1360. Rules and Regulations
The department of safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement §§ 39-17-1351 – 39-17-1360 or § 39-17-1366.
§ 39-17-1351. Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit
The citizens of this state have a right to keep and bear arms for their common defense; but the general assembly has the power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime. Except as provided in subsection (r), any resident of Tennessee who is a United States citizen or […]
§ 39-17-1352. Suspension or Revocation of License
The department shall suspend or revoke a handgun permit upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the permit holder: Is prohibited from purchasing a handgun under applicable state or federal law; Has not accurately disclosed any material information required by § 39-17-1351 or § 39-17-1366; Poses a material likelihood of risk […]
§ 39-17-1353. Review of Revocation or Suspension
Any person who has received a notice of suspension or revocation may make a written request for a review of the department’s determination by the department at a hearing. The request shall be made on a form available from the department. If the person’s permit has not been previously surrendered, it must be surrendered at […]