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This bill proposes to remove existing legal exceptions that currently allow certain individuals to carry firearms under specific circumstances in Tennessee. Specifically, the bill eliminates subsection (g) from Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-17-1307, which previously provided an exemption for people who lawfully possess a handgun, are in a place where they are lawfully present, and are at least 21 years old or 18 years old with certain military service. By deleting this subsection and related language in another statute, the bill effectively narrows the legal provisions for carrying firearms, making it more restrictive for individuals who previously could carry handguns under these conditions. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for law enforcement and citizens to understand and prepare for the new legal requirements. This modification appears aimed at tightening firearm carrying regulations in Tennessee by removing what was previously considered a broad exception to existing firearm transportation and carrying laws.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1348&ga=114