Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Under present law, it is a Class A misdemeanor for a person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly sell, loan, or make a gift of a firearm to a minor. It is a defense to prosecution that: (1) A firearm was loaned or given to a minor for the purposes of hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting or any other lawful sporting activity; and (2) The person is not required to obtain a firearm dealer's license. This bill replaces the present law offense. Under this bill, it will be a Class A misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or recklessly: (1) Permit a child under 12 years of age to have access to or possession, custody, or use in any manner, of a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; or (2) Sell, loan, or make a gift of a firearm to a minor under 18 years of age. It will be a defense to prosecution that: (1) The person had the permission of the child's parent or guardian, and the child is under the supervision of an adult; (2) The firearm was used for the purpose of hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting, or any other lawful sporting activity; and (3) For a violation of (2), the person is not required to obtain a firearm dealer's license. Under present law, it is a Class A misdemeanor for a person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly provide a handgun with or without remuneration to any person that the person providing the handgun knows or has reason to believe is a juvenile. This bill increases the penalty for such offense to a Class E felony.