Weapons—Carrying.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 10-32-5
in effectSec. 10-32-5. - Weapons—Carrying.
A. No person shall be allowed to carry a handgun in the City of Memphis without possessing a valid handgun carry permit.
B. No person shall be allowed to carry, store, or travel with a handgun in a vehicle in the City of Memphis without possessing a valid handgun permit.
C. It shall be unlawful for a person to store a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or firearm ammunition, in a motor vehicle or boat while the person is not in the motor vehicle or boat unless the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation and locked within the trunk, utility or glove box, or a locked container securely affixed to the motor vehicle or boat.
D. The proliferation and use of assault weapons pose a threat to the health, safety, and security of all citizens of Memphis.
E. It shall be unlawful and prohibited for a person to possess or carry, openly or concealed, any assault rifles in the City of Memphis. Persons with valid handgun permits are exempt from this restriction when possessing or carrying an assault rifle on their privately owned property or at a shooting range.
F. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1-1-8.
(Ord. No. 5926, § 1, 2-4-2025)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_CH10-32WE_S10-32-5WEARFetched: 10/28/2026
