<Tr> <Td> NFA weapons restricted? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> None </Td> <Td> On July 1, 2003 public chapter 275 is in effect . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Shall Certify? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> T.C.A. § 39 - 17 - 1361 </Td> <Td> Shall certify within 15 days . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Peaceable journey laws? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> None </Td> <Td> Federal rules observed . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Self - defense law </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> T.C.A. § 39 - 11 - 611 </Td> <Td> There is no duty to retreat before using deadly force, as long as you are acting lawfully and are in a place you have a right to be in . It is presumed you had a reasonable fear of imminent death or serious bodily injury if someone unlawfully and forcibly enters a residence, business, dwelling or vehicle . </Td> </Tr>

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