House Bill 7001, also known as Senate Bill 7068, aims to enhance firearm safety education in Tennessee. The bill mandates that, starting October 1, 2023, all department-approved handgun safety courses must include instruction on the safe storage of firearms, specifically emphasizing the use of gun locks. This addition is intended to promote responsible firearm ownership and reduce the risks associated with improper storage.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1366(l)(1), by replacing the term "storage methods" with "use of gun locks and other storage methods." This change highlights the importance of gun locks while still acknowledging other safe storage practices. The overall goal of the legislation is to improve firearm safety awareness and practices among gun owners in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1351(e), 39-17-1351, 39-17-1366(l)(1), 39-17-1366