Laws
As a citizen of the United States, and of the State of Tennesee, it is YOUR responsibility to know the law and how it applies to you. Below you will see a list of both weapons and self-defense laws that you should review regularly. It's not just about protecting you and your family physically. While that is important, it's about protecting you and you and your family financially, morally, emotionally, and legally as well!
An official copy of the T.C.U. can be directly accessed and reviewed by going to:
For those who do not know, code (laws), are organized by Title (first number) - Chapter (Second Number) - and Part (first digit[s] of last number). You should familiarize yourself with the following laws as much as possible if you own a firearm, that you intend to keep for home defense, and ESPECIALLY if you intend to carry that firearm on your person each day.
Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility:
39-11-604 Reckless injury of innocent third person
39-11-605 Civil remedies unaffected
39-11-611 Self-defense
39-11-612 Defense of third person
39-11-622 Justification for use of force - Exceptions - Immunity from civil liability
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 - Weapons:
39-17-1351 - 1358 Handgun Carry Permits
39-17-1302 Prohibited weapons
39-17-1306 Carrying weapons during judicial proceedings
39-17-1307 Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
39-17-1309 Carrying weapons on school property
39-17-1310 Affirmative defense to carrying weapons on school property
39-17-1311 Carrying weapons on public parks, playgrounds, civic centers, and other public recreational building and grounds
39-17-1313 Transporting and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in permit holder's motor vehicle
39-17-1315 Written directive and permit to carry handguns
39-17-1320 Providing Handguns to juveniles - Penalties
39-17-1321 Possession of a handgun while under the influence - Penalty
39-17-1322 Defenses
39-17-1359 Prohibition at certain meetings - Posting notice
39-17-1360 Rules and regulations
Miscellaneous Other Relevant Laws:
Title 62 Chapter 35 Private Protective Services Licensing and Regulatory Act
Title 70 Chapter 4 Miscellaneous regulations
70-4-103 Fox hunting - Training of hunting dogs - Penalty
70-4-112 Hunting and chasing raccoons regulated - Training season - Violations, penalties
70-4-117 Possession of weapons in areas inhabited by big game - Penalty
10-7-504 Confidential records - Exceptions
Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 218 - Medicine and Surgery General Provisions
63-6-218 - Good Samartian Law