Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Under Tennessee law, which of the following is considered a prohibited weapon?

  1. Handgun

  2. Shotgun

  3. Machine gun

  4. Hunting rifle

The correct answer is: Machine gun

In Tennessee, a prohibited weapon is defined as any firearm that is capable of shooting more than one shot automatically, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. This includes machine guns, making choice C the correct answer. Handguns, shotguns, and hunting rifles are not considered prohibited weapons under Tennessee law as long as they are possessed and used in compliance with state regulations.