Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Summary

The bill criminalizes anyone who recklessly discharges a firearm into the air, ground, water, or a nearby object when at a public gathering or event with at least 25 people present. It classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor but provides several exceptions, including law‑enforcement duties, military service, wildlife management activities, shooting ranges, and self‑defense against animal attacks. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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