Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, renames enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits as enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits and authorizes a permit holder to carry any firearms, rather than handguns, that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.

HB 1189 updates Tennessee law by renaming "handgun carry permits" to "firearm carry permits" across multiple statutes. The bill directly affects permit holders by allowing them to carry any legally owned firearm (not just handguns) under their permit. Key provisions replace "handgun" with "firearm" in 37 sections of Tennessee Code, including definitions, permit validity, and restrictions. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, for permits issued prior to that date. This is a technical terminology update, not a new policy on gun ownership or carry.