Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is required to legally sell a handgun privately in Tennessee?

A sales permit from the state
A background check on the buyer
Federal Firearms License
No requirement by state law

The correct answer is: A background check on the buyer

The requirement for legally selling a handgun privately in Tennessee is that you do not need a background check on the buyer as part of a private sale. The state of Tennessee does not mandate background checks for private transactions between individuals. This means that anyone can legally sell a handgun they own to another individual without going through a formal process or needing any specific permits or licenses at the state level. While there are regulations involving sales through licensed dealers, those do not apply to private sales. This context is crucial in understanding why some of the other choices do not align with Tennessee's laws.