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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 17 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Part 13 - Weapons
§ 39-17-1303. Unlawful sale, loan or gift of firearm.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-17-1303 (2017)
- (a) A person commits an offense who:
- (1) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly sells, loans or makes a gift of a firearm to a minor;
- (2) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly sells a firearm or ammunition for a firearm to a person who is intoxicated; or
- (3) Intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence violates § 39-17-1316.
- (b) It is a defense to prosecution under subdivision (a)(1) that:
- (1) A firearm was loaned or given to a minor for the purposes of hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting or any other lawful sporting activity; and
- (2) The person is not required to obtain a license under § 39-17-1316.
- (c) For purposes of this section, "intoxicated" means substantial impairment of mental or physical capacity resulting from introduction of any substance into the body.
- (d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
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