§ 39-17-1359. Prohibition at Certain Meetings — Posted Notice — Handgun Carry Permit Holder
Except as provided in § 39-17-1313, an individual, corporation, business entity, or local, state, or federal government entity or agent thereof is authorized to: Prohibit the possession of weapons by any person who is at a meeting conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the individual, corporation, business […]
§ 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 […]
§ 39-17-1354. Judicial Review of Department Determination
Within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the final determination of the department following a hearing under § 39-17-1353, a person aggrieved by the determination shall have the right to file a petition in the chancery court of the county of the person’s residence for judicial review. The filing of a petition for judicial […]
§ 39-17-1316. Sales of Dangerous Weapons — Certification of Purchaser — Exceptions — Licensing of Dealers — Definitions
Any person appropriately licensed by the federal government may stock and sell firearms to persons desiring firearms; however, sales to persons who have been convicted of the offense of stalking, as prohibited by § 39-17-315, who are addicted to alcohol, who are ineligible to receive firearms under 18 U.S.C. § 922, or who have been […]
§ 39-17-1317. Confiscation and Disposition of Confiscated Weapons
Any weapon that is possessed, used, or sold in violation of the law shall be confiscated by a law enforcement officer and declared to be contraband by a court of record exercising criminal jurisdiction. The sheriff or chief of police for the jurisdiction where the weapon was confiscated may petition the court for permission to […]
§ 39-17-1318. New Serial Numbers for Confiscated Firearms
If any firearm confiscated and adjudicated as contraband pursuant to this part or any other law could be sold at public auction or retained by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement as provided in § 39-17-1317, but for the fact that the serial number of the firearm has been defaced or destroyed, the commissioner […]
§ 39-17-1319. Handgun Possession Prohibited — Exceptions
As used in this section and § 39-17-1320, unless the context otherwise requires: “Handgun” means a pistol, revolver, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged, the length of the barrel of which, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not […]