Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Tennessee SB1253 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who knowingly carry or possess a firearm that is privately assembled and lacks a serial number, provided that these individuals are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents at the time of possession. The bill specifically targets non-citizens and non-residents in relation to the legality of firearm possession. Key provisions include the requirement for firearms to conform to federal regulations applicable to licensed importers and manufacturers.
Tennessee SB1253 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who knowingly carry or possess a firearm that is privately assembled and lacks a serial number, provided that these individuals are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents at the time of possession. The bill specifically targets non-citizens and non-residents in relation to the legality of firearm possession. Key provisions include the requirement for firearms to conform to federal regulations applicable to licensed importers and manufacturers.
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