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The Cutting Edge of Tennessee Weapons Law: Knives, Suppressors, Short-Barrel Rifles and Shotguns

The Cutting Edge of Tennessee Weapons Law: Knives, Suppressors, Short-Barrel Rifles and Shotguns

by James E. Wagner | Nov 10, 2022 | FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

Tennessee has modified its laws regarding knives, firearm suppressors (sometimes called “silencers”) and short-barrel rifles and shotguns.  Despite these changes in state laws, federal restrictions remain in effect. Tennessee has long regulated carrying certain...
Tennessee’s Permitless Handgun Carry Law

Tennessee’s Permitless Handgun Carry Law

by James E. Wagner | May 7, 2021 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

Beginning in the late 1800s, Tennessee strictly regulated carrying handguns, by prohibiting carrying pistols “with intent to go armed” in public places. Exceptions were made for on one’s own property or place of business. In 1996, Tennessee adopted a handgun carry...
Changes in Tennessee Laws of Restoration of Rights and Antique Firearms

Changes in Tennessee Laws of Restoration of Rights and Antique Firearms

by James E. Wagner | Nov 13, 2019 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

Tennessee laws regarding firearms and restoration of rights for those convicted of felonies has been complicated. The Tennessee legislature has made some things less complicated. Restoration of Rights Tennessee differentiates between persons convicted of felonies...
Civil Liability for Negligent Storage of Firearms

Civil Liability for Negligent Storage of Firearms

by James E. Wagner | Nov 9, 2018 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

There are often news stories about a child finding a firearm and either shooting themselves or another child. This covers some of the issues in Tennessee involving civil liability for negligent storage of firearms. Over 100 years ago, a Tennessee court held it was...
Guns in Tennessee Schools

Guns in Tennessee Schools

by James E. Wagner | Mar 5, 2018 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

Tennessee has broad statutes controlling weapons on school property, not just firearms. It is important to know just what is in the statutes. The statutes are very specific. This is only a summary of some Tennessee statutes. In Tennessee, the general rule is that...
If I Can’t Buy a Gun, Can I Legally Possess One?

If I Can’t Buy a Gun, Can I Legally Possess One?

by James E. Wagner | Dec 15, 2017 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED

From time to time, the question comes up, can a person who cannot pass a background check to purchase a firearm, legally possess the firearms he already owns? The answer lies in the federal legislation that regulates firearm purchases and possession, chiefly 18 U.S....
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