AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to firearms.
Impact
The bill defines an 80% frame and receiver as items that have not yet reached the stage of manufacture that qualifies them as a completed firearm. By specifying that these components must have a serial number, the bill addresses growing concerns about the anonymity associated with firearm manufacturing and ownership. The enforcement mechanism includes penalties for manufacturers who distribute, sell, or transfer these items without the necessary serial identification, categorizing such infractions as a Class A misdemeanor that incurs a significant monetary fine.
Summary
House Bill 2336 aims to amend Tennessee Code Annotated by introducing specific regulations regarding the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transfer of 'eighty percent' (80%) frames and receivers, which are components used in the construction of firearms. Under this bill, effective July 1, 2024, any 80% frame or receiver will be required to bear a manufacturer's serial number prominently stamped on the item or on a securely affixed piece of metal. This regulation seeks to establish a clearer identification for items that are crucial in the assembly of firearms.
Contention
The conversation surrounding HB2336 presents notable points of contention, particularly regarding the implications for gun rights advocates and firearm manufacturers. Supporters of the bill argue that better tracking of firearms components may help in the broader effort to ensure public safety and reduce gun violence. Conversely, opponents may view the restrictions on 80% frames and receivers as an infringement on personal liberties and a step towards excessive government intervention in the rights of responsible gun owners and hobbyists engaged in firearm assembly. The discussion reflects a broader national debate about gun control and regulatory measures in the context of Second Amendment rights.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 70, relative to firearms.