Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Tennessee HB0949 establishes a criminal offense for storing or keeping a firearm in any location unless it is secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device that renders the firearm inoperable by anyone other than the owner or authorized user. The bill affects firearm owners and imposes a Class A misdemeanor penalty for violations. Key provisions include the requirement for secure storage methods to enhance firearm safety.
Tennessee HB0949 establishes a criminal offense for storing or keeping a firearm in any location unless it is secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device that renders the firearm inoperable by anyone other than the owner or authorized user. The bill affects firearm owners and imposes a Class A misdemeanor penalty for violations. Key provisions include the requirement for secure storage methods to enhance firearm safety.
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Brooks, Shaundelle
114th General Assembly
February 4, 2025
March 25, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee