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TN In-State FFL Recommendations

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TN Range locations and just about anything else tangentially or even marginally TN or gun related stuff.

List of Tennessee FFLs: http://fflgundealers.net/transfer/tennessee/

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Just moved to Tennessee (Nashville area) and I’m wondering if there’s any good outdoor spots to shoot skeet, rifles, pistols, anything. Doesn’t have to be an actual range just somewhere outdoor and legal. Not familiar with the laws here at all.

19 Comments
2024/10/28
19:06 UTC

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Anyone know what ammo Nashvile PD carries

Any idea what brand they carry? I assume they carry Glock 9mms but wondered about ammo brand

1 Comment
2024/10/13
03:44 UTC

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Finding HST 50 round boxes near Nashville?

Anyone know if there's a ammo store "near" Nashville that sells HST 124 grain in 50 round boxes. I find the 20 round boxes for $33 at academy but wondering if there's a spot to buy "in bulk". Or best ammo deals in general as all I know is to go to Academy

2 Comments
2024/10/09
16:38 UTC

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Local hunting?

Is there any local hunting pages? Looking for more public land ideas for small game near knoxville

3 Comments
2024/10/06
00:56 UTC

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Correct me if I’m Wrong

We are permitless carry in regard to conceal carry and open carry, but permits are available and necessary for reciprocity when carrying into other states. This is accurate right? I’m asking because I recently heard an asst. district attorney explain that open carry doesn’t require a permit, but concealed carry does require a permit.

9 Comments
2024/10/05
16:35 UTC

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Moving To TN, some ?'s

Im moving to TN in the next month or so and had some questions. Please correct me if im wrong, TN has permitless carry of handguns and long guns can be in the vehicle if you obtain an Enhanced carry permit. Open carry of long guns is illegal in most circumstances, as would be concealed carry of them. My question comes down to the TN definition of handgun. Braced pistols are designed to be fired one handed and can have barrels less than 12". From what I could find thats all they consider to classify as a handgun. Would that be able to be bag carried? I.e. collapsible or folding braced .300blk or some other caliber? Followup question, who do you most recommend for ccw insurance/legal coverage? I apologize if these are stupid questions, any responses are appreciated. Thanks!

8 Comments
2024/10/05
15:59 UTC

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Can someone sell my gun without me knowing?

I live with my parents right now. I can't not live with them either right now. I own two guns. They had a condition that I don't have them while living with them. I had no other places to store them though. So they stayed with me at all times. If there any way that they can sell them without my knowing since they confiscated them from my room while I was asleep? Mind you I am of legal age to own them and legal standing to own them. I live in Tennessee. It was a hand gun and a rifle.

10 Comments
2024/10/03
03:51 UTC

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Outdoor shooting ranges with rentals

I am roadtripping the US with friends and coming through TN. Have shot at a bunch of indoor ranges but I am also looking for a outdoor range that rents out guns and sells ammo. Any suggestions?

7 Comments
2024/10/03
01:00 UTC

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Rimfire bolt actions

Looking for another bolt action, $350 budget. Any recommendations?

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2024/10/01
16:39 UTC

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Open carry confrontations

I’m just curious if anyone that carries has had any confrontations with police since the new permitless carry law. How they have responded to seeing you open carry? Their attitude when you tell them you are conceal carrying? I’ve had rifles and shotguns from age 18 (now 38) around the time I took the hunter safety course. Shot many of family and friends hand guns. I’m not a noob and I know the laws. Recently purchased a Glock43 and Taurus G2. I’ve been carrying for a couple weeks. I work in a location way out in the woods at a job site for 10 hours over night. That’s the main reason I carry my Glock on me. Anyway, I rarely get pulled over or even come in contact with the police. I’m just curious of what to expect if I do.

10 Comments
2024/09/27
08:43 UTC

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18 Year Old Open Carry?

I’m 18 and moving from Houston to the Knoxville area. I currently do not own a handgun but I’d like to purchase one for open carry. I’ve seen a lot of different things. Can I go to a gun store purchase a handgun and open carry it? If not or if so what is the process?

Do I need a license?

Does someone need to gift the gun to me? What’s that process like?

6 Comments
2024/09/24
07:06 UTC

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Can I as a 20yo transfer a complete rifle lower from an ffl to me?

As the title says I am under 21. 20 with 2 months remaining till I'm 21. I got a deal for .308 lower and barrel that if ordered separately came out to be about 200$ cheaper than if ordered completely together. So that's what I did. The barrel was shipped to my house and the lower to my local outpost armory(the closest ffl to me). When going to pick up the lower they said that they couldn't give it to me as it was just the lower and is therefore considered a pistol. Mind you the lower has a stock and is 100%. I thought that would negate the argument for it being a pistol and make it a rifle. They did agree to hold it until I turned 21 for me to pick up. But I'm curious If my assumption was right. That they could still give it to me being a 20yo considering it has a stock and putting any barrel shorter than 16 inches would make it an sbr. Any advice/ help is appreciated.

8 Comments
2024/09/11
06:06 UTC

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Can my girlfriend use and conceal carry my gun

Sorry if this has been answered. I looked online but haven’t found a definitive answer. My girlfriend lives with me and we have a child together. She went to the store today and asked if she could take my Glock 43. I told her no because I wasn’t sure about the law regarding this situation . She is able to purchase one but doesn’t currently own any.

6 Comments
2024/09/09
05:24 UTC

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Threading barrel

Any gunsmith around Knoxville tn that thread barrels?

3 Comments
2024/09/09
02:08 UTC

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Good Gunsmith?

Looking for a gunsmith recommendations in Nashville area. 70s era Ithaca m37 that keeps throwing the front site bead (replaced it 2x myself) and a 1911 that needs trigger work (hammer keeps falling to 1/2cock). Anybody have positive experiences with any shops?

8 Comments
2024/09/03
21:05 UTC

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Carrying Pistol in Car at 19

I am currently 19 and I travel a lot and sometimes end up in some shady places, just wondering if 1 . I am allowed to keep a loaded pistol in my car 2. Where can I legally keep it? 3. Can I cross into Kentucky with said firearm? I only want to keep one for self-defense because id much rather have it than not but id prefer to do it legally haha.

7 Comments
2024/09/01
02:59 UTC

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[WTS] Lube, Mags, Socks!

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/ygsZmuL

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I got some cool lil bundles I hope yall will like, each includes:

2x New M2 Windowed PMAGS(no ban states pls)

2x bottles of my not-so-famous Slicker'N Shit gun oil

1x Pair of unissued Greek Army Wool Socks

Stickers, plural.

Asking $49 shipped(per bundle), 3x bundles available.

$40 picked up in Maryville

Thank you!

2 Comments
2024/08/29
19:36 UTC

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Long range shooting

Anybody live in the East Tennessee area around Knoxville. I’m looking at getting into long range shooting.

8 Comments
2024/08/28
09:36 UTC

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Best way to find local ordinances?

I live in Rockwood, TN. I used to live outside of Kingston, so this is a newer problem for me since I'm now in city limits, but I'm planning on getting a .22 PCP air rifle for squirrel hunting. I live in an apartment building that's right next to a good sized stretch of woods, and I'm hoping to use the woods for target practice while I get it sighted in.

Realistically, even if we do have ordinances against it, I doubt any of our officers would enforce it, they're very laid back as long as you're not actually hurting anybody (at least in my experience) but I'd much rather know for sure that whatever I'm doing will not get me in trouble with any kind of fines or anything like that. I've done the same with a couple BB and pellet guns (highest powered is 415fps) a slingshot, and some gel blasters but there's a major difference between 415fps and 1000-1300fps, as you're getting into the same territory as an actual .22lr (1100-1400fps) I'm just not sure how big of a difference it would be legally

I'm very familiar with our actual firearm laws, but compressed air seems to be a grey area in most rural areas of the US, so I'm just trying to familiarize myself first

main concern is simply the legality of doing it within city limits, safety is not a concern, as I will have sufficient backstops and will be deep enough in the woods that there would be no one else around, just wouldn't be deep enough to fully dampen the sound so that no one would hear it

5 Comments
2024/08/26
06:58 UTC

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Favorite shops east of Knoxville?

Looking for folks opinions on the best gun stores in and around Knoxville and points east of there. Specifically looking for places knowledgeable on AR parts and accessories. The few places I’ve walked into seem only interested in selling complete rifles and not just uppers and parts kits and the like. Thanks.

8 Comments
2024/08/25
13:55 UTC

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Range buddy Nashville, TN

We’re looking for friends to go to the range with. We like going to Stones River Hunter Education Center on the weekends. Let me know if you’re interested!

5 Comments
2024/08/23
18:53 UTC

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Can my friend borrow and carry my gun?

Title is self explanatory, is there any law against letting a friend who's legally allowed to own a gun borrow and carry yours? My friend has a revolver but is going to one of those get away cabins in the woods with his girlfriend and asked if he can borrow my shield since it has a holster and more rounds. Is this legal or is there any easy way to make it legal?

15 Comments
2024/08/19
18:34 UTC

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Moving from Canada (TN Visa), Q About Firearm Possession

Moving to your fine state for work under a TN Visa (which is a non-immigrant classification). So, in the eyes of USCIS, I am a non-immigrant alien and as such, am prohibited from possessing firearms.

Which means I would have to sell or long-term storage my collection, which is a hard pill to swallow. That is, unless I meet "one of the exceptions provided in 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2), such as: a valid hunting license or permit, admitted for lawful hunting or sporting purposes".

How do I obtain a valid hunting license for sporting purposes in Tennessee? Seems like too easy of a work-around - just getting a hunting license. Does anyone out there have experience with this?

Appreciate your thoughts.

8 Comments
2024/08/16
04:19 UTC

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Any good outdoor ranges in the Sequatchie Valley area?

I know about Dead Zero, but I'm wondering if there are any free or low cost places to go for target practice, either ranges or just public land. Anywhere between South Pittsburg and Dunlap.

7 Comments
2024/08/11
01:02 UTC

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Misdemeanor background

I am wanting to get my first gun but I have 2 theft misdemeanors they are both 7/8 years old. Am I able to get a gun legally?

3 Comments
2024/08/10
19:59 UTC

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New member, few questions

Hello, I’m new to this forum. Don’t want to push and buttons but would like to know the best way to sell an AR. Not sure how I would private sale without being able to post on any type of social media.

Any advice would help. Trying to sell or trade.

Thank you!

4 Comments
2024/08/10
07:05 UTC

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ar pistol laws

I am a relatively new gun owner and just bought a 10.5” ar. I was just curious about any laws I may need to be aware of such as the pistol brace ban which from my understanding is not currently in effect. I was also curious about the legality of carrying it in my truck seeing as it’s classified as a pistol are the laws the same as any handgun?

7 Comments
2024/08/09
17:03 UTC

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No gun sign question

I have a legal question so obviously I'll take any responses with a grain of salt but from my understanding if I walk into an establishment that has a legally posted sign with my gun to use the bathroom or something and I get caught is the only reproduction they would ask me to leave or at worst call the police. If the police are called it looks like it's a class B misdemeanor and a $500 fine?

If that happens what are the repercussions of that? Is there any jail time? Is there any record of it after you pay the fine? Is it literally just pay the fine and do it again a thousand times as long as you have the funds?

I have no intention of ever willingly disregarding the signs I just have an anxious brain and a small bladder lol. Anyone know?

19 Comments
2024/08/02
18:43 UTC

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Can I legally build my own pistol at 18?

If possible I would like to build my own pistol doing one of the gun kits you can buy online. Is that legal in Tennessee if you’re not 21?

4 Comments
2024/07/27
20:44 UTC

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Looking for recommendations- Gunsmith for SBR project

Hello all, I'm looking for a gunsmith in middle Tennessee who can do machine work and some stock adjustment/woodworking on Class 3 items such as SBR and Silencers.

I've reached out a a few spots and it seems like shops either don't have the proper license or don't want to be bothered with paperwork for jobs involving Class 3.

Any recommendations would be appreciated - thanks.

2 Comments
2024/07/26
16:53 UTC

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