Tennessee Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In Tennessee, who is responsible for issuing handgun carry permits?

  1. The Department of Education

  2. The Department of Transportation

  3. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

  4. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security

The correct answer is: The Department of Safety and Homeland Security

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is responsible for issuing handgun carry permits in Tennessee. The TBI is a law enforcement agency that is responsible for criminal investigations, background checks, and other public safety services. The Department of Education (A) and the Department of Transportation (B) do not have any authority or involvement in issuing handgun carry permits. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security (D) is responsible for overseeing the TBI and ensuring public safety in Tennessee.