Firearms in Memphis, TN (2026)

1 verified firearms rules for Memphis, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Local Firearms Preemption

Memphis cannot enact local firearm ordinances — Tennessee Code Section 39-17-1314 preempts the entire field of firearm transfer, ownership, possession, transportation, and ammunition regulation. Statewide rules apply uniformly inside Memphis.

Memphis Firearm Rules: Tennessee State Law Preempts Local Ordinances

Few Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Memphis city rules.

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