More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does Tennessee Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
No, Tennessee does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm,
but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.
Owning a firearm in Tennessee
Does Tennessee have a Gun Free Zone law?
No, Tennessee does not have a defines list of gun free zones.
A Courthouse
Schools
Police stations
Jail
Churches
Hospitals/emergency rooms
Athletic events
Financial institutions
Post offices
Military bases
Airports/planes
Does Tennessee Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Tennessee.
An approved handgun safety course within 3 months of applying for permit.
Common Firearm Offenses in Tennessee
[39-17-1306: Carrying weapons during judicial proceedings] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-17-1307: Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-17-1309: Carrying weapons on school property] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-17-1311: Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers, and other public recreational building and grounds] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-17-1320: Providing Handguns to juveniles * Penalties] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-17-1321: Possession of a handgun while under the influence * Penalty] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[70-4-117: Possession of weapons in areas inhabited by big game * Penalty] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)
[39-11-604 Reckless injury of innocent third person] (https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/handgunlaws.html)