Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Does Tennessee have a 'stand your ground' law?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Yes, but only in your own home

  4. Yes, but it requires a duty to retreat first

The correct answer is: Yes

Yes, Tennessee has a "stand your ground" law. This law allows individuals to use deadly force to defend themselves without having a duty to retreat first if they are in a place where they have the legal right to be. This means that individuals in Tennessee can use force, including deadly force, to protect themselves in self-defense without the obligation to retreat first.