Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Tennessee SB0807 amends the law regarding the storage of handguns in motor vehicles, making it an offense to store a handgun outside of ordinary observation unless it is locked in the trunk, glove box, or a secured container when the owner is not in the vehicle. The bill applies to all individuals who own handguns and establishes that violations are classified as Class C misdemeanors, punishable by completing a court-approved handgun safety course without fines or incarceration. Additionally, it requires handgun owners to report any loss or theft of their firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours, also subject to the same misdemeanor penalty.
Tennessee SB0807 amends the law regarding the storage of handguns in motor vehicles, making it an offense to store a handgun outside of ordinary observation unless it is locked in the trunk, glove box, or a secured container when the owner is not in the vehicle. The bill applies to all individuals who own handguns and establishes that violations are classified as Class C misdemeanors, punishable by completing a court-approved handgun safety course without fines or incarceration. Additionally, it requires handgun owners to report any loss or theft of their firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours, also subject to the same misdemeanor penalty.
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