You can sell a gun legally in Tennessee by selling it to an FFL or federal firearms licensee like Cash for Arms, or to a legally eligible private party.
Because the state’s gun laws are relatively lax, it’s really not too complicated learning how to sell a gun in Tennessee. It’s much easier than what you’d deal with in states like California.
In this guide, we show you what you need to know to sell a firearm legally here, from the minimum age to buy guns in Tennessee to the ID requirements.
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General Questions & Answers
You can transfer gun ownership in TN. If the transfer is between two Tennessee residents, it can be as simple as giving the gun to the new owner. No paperwork or background check is needed if the recipient is eligible to own it and the gun isn’t an NFA item.
You can sell guns in Tennessee, whether privately or as a business. If you want to do the latter, you’ll need to become an FFL (federal firearms licensee) first, however.
You can sell guns at a yard sale in Tennessee if you follow all of the applicable firearm laws. Private gun sales in TN are legal even in settings like these.
No, guns don’t have to be registered in TN, whether for sale or not.
No, Tennessee doesn’t require a background check for gun sales. Federal law does, however, so FFLs or licensed gun dealers still have to run checks for their sales. Private sellers (people who aren’t FFLs) don’t need to.
No, Tennessee doesn’t limit the number of guns purchased or sold within a certain time frame.
Yes, it’s legal to sell guns online in Tennessee.
Yes, you can sell guns from Tennessee to buyers in other states, but only if you have an FFL in the buyer’s state process the background check and transfer. The process is more complex than selling to a local or an FFL.
No, you don’t need a permit to sell or buy guns in TN.
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Disclaimer: CashforArms.com’s team produced these articles to help gun sellers figure out their options. Despite that, these guides are not designed to serve as legal advice. We are not lawyers and can’t offer legal counsel. Please consult an actual lawyer or local official for up-to-date advice on such matters.