Amends Tennessee firearm laws to redefine unlawful possession and update references to new sections.
This bill amends various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine unlawful possession of firearms and update references to new sections. It specifies that unlawful possession includes having been convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors, or being prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law. It also adjusts the classifications of these offenses, making some felonies and others misdemeanors. The bill removes outdated references and provisions, and updates definitions and references throughout the code.
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