long gun question

[Guest midtnblu]

New to forum and also gun laws in general so don't be too hard on me....

my son who is 14 received a Remington .22 rifle for winning a contest at a local fundraiser.

What is required, if anything, regarding ownership this gun?

Thanks.

[strickj]

You might try and look through this thread.

BTW,welcome to TGO

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6529

[Fallguy]

Without registration, there is nothing on paper in TN as far as showing "ownership" of a weapon. In the thread strickj mentions you'll see the ATF says a firearm can be given to a juvenile as a gift. Just note sometimes "handguns" are referenced and sometimes all firearms in the thread.

There really is nothing in TN law about juvenile possession of long guns, just handguns, see 39-17-1319

[Guest nj.piney]

and welcome to tgo.

[DWARREN123]

Hello and WELCOME to TGO

[towerclimber37]

welcome to the forum!

Your son is allowed to have it, it's a gift. I would say though that you should learn what you need to know *i.e. the 4 basic rules of safety by Col. Jeff Cooper, and teach that to him. I would also submit that you use parental supervision whenEVER he shoots.

[Guest midtnblu]

thanks all and I appreciate the welcome!!!