Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is required to legally purchase a firearm in Tennessee?

  1. A state-issued firearms safety certificate

  2. Proof of Tennessee residency

  3. A hunting license

  4. Completion of a firearms training course

The correct answer is: Proof of Tennessee residency

A proof of Tennessee residency is required to legally purchase a firearm in Tennessee. Option A, a state-issued firearms safety certificate, may be required in other states but not in Tennessee. Option C, a hunting license, is not required to purchase a firearm, although it may serve as a secondary form of identification. Option D, completion of a firearms training course, is not required by the state of Tennessee but may be a store policy.