Senate Bill 7044 aims to enhance the safe storage of firearms in Tennessee by introducing new guidelines for firearm owners. The bill encourages individuals who own or purchase firearms, or hold a permit to carry a handgun, to store their firearms securely when not in use. Specifically, it suggests storing firearms in a locked compartment, using a trigger locking device, or employing a locked device that makes the firearm inaccessible to anyone other than the owner and immovable from its stored location. Additionally, it advises that firearms stored in vehicles should be kept out of plain sight and in accordance with the aforementioned storage methods.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but adds a new section to the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, emphasizing the importance of responsible firearm storage practices. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's necessity for such measures.