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TN
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes (handguns only, loaded)
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since July 2021. Long guns may only be carried unloaded. Local governments may post signs banning carry on government property.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit since July 2021.
  • •Yes (handguns only, loaded) Open Carry — Open carry of loaded handguns is legal. However, long guns may only be carried unloaded in public.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Local governments may post signs banning carry on government property, but they cannot restrict carry in parks or recreational areas.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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