Was just notified that by TBI that if you have had a DUI in the last 5 years or 2 DUI's in the last 10 years you will not pass the TICs check to buy a firearm. I read the law about going armed. I do not condone getting a DUI and believe that if you are under the influence while driving that you should be prosecuted. What I do not understand is what that has to do with the fundamental right to defend yourself with a firearm. A DUI is not a felony charge with the exception of a death involved (which in that case would then prevent you from purchasing a firearm "felony"). So why for 5 years are you prevented from purchasing a firearm to defend yourself because you made a bad decision (non-violent crime) one time? This is not right and not what I believe Tennessee should be allowing!