PROPOSED TN LAW WOULD LOWER GUN CARRY AGE FROM 21 TO 18

One proposal the General Assembly is looking at this session is a law to lower the age limit for carrying a concealed weapon from 21 to 18-years-old.

HB1735

INTRODUCED BY REP CHRIS TODD – (R) MADISON CO

FILED 1/13/22

Firearms and Ammunition – As introduced, lowers the age requirement to obtain an enhanced or concealed handgun carry permit or lawfully carry a handgun in public from 21 to 18 years of age; states that the statutory authorization to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle under certain circumstances does not apply to a person under 21 years of age in a parking area that is owned, operated, or while in use by any school, unless the person is at least 18 years of age and meets certain military qualifications. – Amends TCA Title 39.