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HB 806

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, renames enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits as enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits and authorizes a permit holder to carry any firearms, rather than handguns, that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Bill expands Tennessee firearm carry permits to authorize holders to carry all legally owned firearms beyond handguns, affecting enforcement and public safety considerations.

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Bill Summary · HB 806

Legislative bill overview

HB 806 would expand Tennessee's firearm carry permits to allow holders to carry any legally owned firearm (not just handguns) under enhanced and concealed carry permits. The bill renames these permits and amends multiple sections of Tennessee code to align language and regulations with this broader scope.

Why is this important

Currently, Tennessee carry permits are specifically limited to handguns, which restricts permit holders' legal options for carrying rifles, shotguns, and other firearms they lawfully own. This change would significantly expand the practical scope of what licensed carriers can do in public spaces, affecting both law enforcement enforcement practices and public perception of firearm regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Opponents may argue that expanding carry permits to include rifles and shotguns increases risks in public spaces, particularly regarding mass shooting capabilities
  • Enforcement complexity: Police and security personnel would face more challenging identification of legal versus illegal firearm carriers, potentially complicating routine stops
  • Scope creep in permitting: Critics may view this as weakening existing regulations through administrative expansion rather than transparent legislative debate about constitutional carry policies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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