Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Tennessee Gun Laws Exam. Study comprehensive questions and enhance your understanding of state firearms regulations with our interactive exam tools. Equip yourself for success!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in Tennessee?

Yes, always
No, but a background check is required
No, unless purchasing from a licensed dealer
Yes, but only for non-residents

The correct answer is: No, but a background check is required

In Tennessee, a permit is not required to purchase a handgun. However, a background check is required for all handgun purchases, regardless of whether you are buying from a licensed dealer or a private seller. This background check is performed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is to ensure that the buyer is not prohibited from owning a firearm. Option A is incorrect because a permit is not always required, as explained above. Option C is incorrect because a permit is not required as long as the individual is able to pass a background check. Option D is incorrect because both residents and non-residents are subject to the same background check requirement when purchasing a handgun in Tennessee.