Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What does Tennessee law require for carrying a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle?

1. A special rifle permit

2. They must be carried openly

3. Nothing, it is not specifically regulated

4. A valid hunting license

The correct answer is: Nothing, it is not specifically regulated

Tennessee law does not impose specific regulations concerning the carrying of a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle, making it permissible without any additional requirements such as a permit or a hunting license. While there may be regulations related to the carrying of handguns, rifles and shotguns do not fall under the same constraints when it comes to being transported in a vehicle. This distinction is important for gun owners to understand, as it emphasizes the less regulated nature of long guns versus handguns within the state's legal framework. Options involving permits or licenses relate to different categories of firearms or specific instances of transport, such as concealed carry laws for handguns, which are not applicable here. Carrying openly or needing a special permit would introduce unnecessary complications that the law does not require for rifles and shotguns in a vehicle.