Article I. Declaration of Rights

Article I, Section 26

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

Official text

That the citizens of this State have a right to keep and to bear arms for their common defense; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime.

Source: Tennessee Blue Book 2025-2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)

In plain English

Citizens of Tennessee have a right to keep and bear arms for their common defense. The legislature may regulate the wearing of arms with a view to preventing crime.

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