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Tennessee generally prohibits the possession or carrying, openly or concealed and with the intent to go armed, of any of a specified list of prohibited weapons (not including most handguns and long guns)13 in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property ...

Walmart Gun Policies By State The most important thing to remember here is that Walmart has banned open carry of firearms at their stores in every single US state. Regardless of whether you live in Texas, Washington, or Pennsylvania, you cannot technically carry a visible weapon at Walmart.

Tennessee also expressly allows a person to carry any firearm, loaded or unloaded, in a lawfully possessed motor vehicle or boat if he or she is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

*Loaded long gun public carry is generally illegal, with exceptions for activities such as hunting and in designated areas. *Unloaded long gun carry without a permit is not prohibited. Open carry of handguns is allowed with a gun permit. Long guns must be carried unloaded.

Summary of Tennessee Gun Laws. Tennessee is a shall-issue state with concealed weapons permits issued at the state level by the Department of Safety & Homeland Security. There is no permit, background check or firearms registration required when buying a handgun from a private individual.

Those convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses such as domestic assault and DUIs are also prohibited from owning firearms. Private sales of firearms are allowed but still require background checks. Citizens cannot carry guns in schools, public parks, or government buildings.