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This bill creates a new offense in Tennessee law for recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object near the shooter, specifically when this occurs at a public gathering or event with at least 25 people present. A violation of this new law would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, which is a serious misdemeanor offense. The bill also outlines several exceptions, meaning the new law would not apply to law enforcement officers, members of the U.S. armed forces or Tennessee National Guard acting under orders, animal control or wildlife officers performing their duties, individuals lawfully hunting or controlling nuisance wildlife with permits, people using designated sport shooting ranges, or anyone acting in defense of themselves, another person, or a domestic animal against an animal attack where deadly force is reasonably necessary. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1747&ga=114