Tennessee § 39-17-1364 - Purchase and shipment of antique firearms and certain edged weapons.
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§ 39-17-1364. Purchase and shipment of antique firearms and certain edged weapons.
Notwithstanding § 39-17-1307 , or any other law, it is lawful in this state for a person to purchase, and have shipped directly to such person's residence, the following: A black powder weapon; provided, that it meets the definition of 18 U.S.C. § 921; A knife, even if the blade is in excess of four inches (4"); or A sword or bayonet, whether for ornamental, ceremonial, historical, theatrical or collecting purposes, or otherwise. Acts 2012, ch. 608, § 1; 2014, ch. 647, § 6. Attorney General Opinions. Once a person has obtained a complete restoration of firearms and other citizenship rights, that individual may lawfully possess or purchase any firearm that may be lawfully possessed or purchased by any other private citizen. Tennessee law is sufficiently clear to provide convicted felons with fair warning regarding applicable prohibitions on the possession of antique or black powder firearms. OAG 15-75, 2015 Tenn. AG LEXIS 76 (11/9/2015).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-17-1364 ("Purchase and shipment of antique firearms and certain edged weapons.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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