Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Summary

The bill revises Tennessee law so that chancery, circuit, appellate and governor‑appointed judges who are authorized to carry a handgun can do so in any location where a law‑enforcement officer may carry one. It extends this right to both sitting and retired judges. The change is intended to give judges the same carry privileges as police for personal protection.

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