Senator Joey Hensley, MD

The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental liberty in America, and Tennessee has long been a champion of this constitutional right. In recent years, in the General Assembly we have taken significant steps to reinforce and safeguard the Second Amendment for our law-abiding Tennesseans. With a range of laws and policies, Tennessee has aimed to ensure that its residents can exercise their right to self-defense without undue restrictions or infringement.

Permitless Carry

One of the most notable recent developments in Tennessee's defense of the Second Amendment is the passage of our permitles...