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Key 2026 Tennessee Gun Law Proposals:
Expansion of Carry Rights: HB 2064, which is currently moving through committees, seeks to allow carrying fi****ms in public parks, greenways, and certain federal recreation lands, according to Tennessee Lookout and WKRN News 2.
Loaded Rifles/Shotguns: The bill would allow individuals as young as 18 to carry loaded rifles and shotguns in public parks and greenways, a move facing opposition from law enforcement, notes The Tennessean.
Domestic Violence/Stalking Provisions: The legislation proposes a process for individuals with certain misdemeanor domestic violence or stalking convictions to petition a court to restore their gun rights after three to five years, according to WATE 6 On Your Side and WKRN News 2.
Tenant Gun Rights: House Bill 496 aims to prevent landlords from banning tenants from lawfully possessing guns on residential property, reports WBIR.
Safe Storage Training: A separate proposal, HB 2882, requires public schools to implement age-appropriate firearm safety training for students starting in the 2025-2026 school year, reports The Tennessean.
Assault Weapon Registration: Proposed legislation (HB0944) indicates that a person who possessed an "assault weapon" before July 1, 2025, must apply for a certificate of possession by July 1, 2026, according to the Tennessee General Assembly.
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The 2026 legislative session continues to show deep division regarding these changes, with some lawmakers aiming to remove the "intent to go armed" provision in state law, as reported by WBIR and YouTube.

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As of March 2026, Tennessee lawmakers are advancing HB 2064, a major bill designed to expand gun-carry rights by permitting fi****ms in state parks and lowering the minimum age for carrying long guns in public to 18. The legislation also aims to allow some domestic violence offenders to petition to regain gun rights.

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