Senate Bill 1747 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, by introducing a new section that criminalizes the reckless discharge of a firearm in public gatherings. Specifically, it establishes that a person commits an offense if they discharge a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in proximity to themselves at a public event attended by at least twenty-five people. Such a violation is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

The bill outlines several exceptions where the discharge of a firearm would not be considered an offense, including actions taken by law enforcement officers in the course of their duties, military personnel acting under orders, and certain wildlife control officers. Additionally, it allows for the lawful taking of wildlife during open seasons, discharges on shooting ranges, and self-defense situations against animal attacks. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.