Explosive Licensees and Permit Holders

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Firearms & Second Amendment Law

Attorney John I. Harris III has spent more than three decades at the intersection of firearms law, constitutional rights, and civil litigation. Whether you’re a gun owner, permit holder, FFL, or simply someone navigating Tennessee’s complex firearms statutes, this page is your guide to the legal services available to help protect your rights and your future.

Individuals and companies who work with explosive materials are typically licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This area can involve a wide variety of topics. These topics can easily cross the spectrum of civil, criminal and administrative law. Having a lawyer who has experience in these diverse areas can be important to finding a cost effective and acceptable solution to your issues.

Some of the topics which bring individuals and businesses to us in the area of firearms law and practice include:

Problems with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (formerly the ATF, then the BATF, and now the BATFE). These problems may include license disputes, problems with criminal records, and criminal charges under the federal acts. We represent federal licensees and permit holders.
ATF audits of licenses and records

Firearms & 2A Laws

Tennessee’s gun laws can be tough to navigate, especially when state and federal rules collide. John Harris works with responsible gun owners, dealers, and collectors to resolve legal issues, defend their rights, and challenge overreach when necessary — keeping your freedom protected at every level.