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Gun shop Rogersville, Tennessee

Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Hawkins County. Rogersville is the second-oldest town in Tennessee and the Hawkins County seat, laid out in 1789 on the road between the Holston settlements and the Cumberland Gap. Its courthouse square and the 1820s Hale Springs Inn still anchor the downtown.

Rogersville, Hawkins County
CountyHawkins
LicensesTennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Handgun Permit Office
Hunting zoneUnit 6
Public rangeAbout 50 mi

How buying a gun in Rogersville works

Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Tennessee law allows.

Tennessee has no permit to purchase, no firearm registration and no state waiting period. At a licensed dealer you show photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and the dealer runs the check through the Tennessee Instant Check System operated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation rather than calling the federal system directly. TBI states that a Tennessee handgun carry permit does not stand in for that check, because the permit has no annual criminal-history recheck. Federal law sets the dealer minimum at 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Once the check comes back proceed, you take the firearm home the same day.

Dealers in these communities all work for Rogersville-area buyers:

  • Church Hill
  • Mount Carmel
  • Surgoinsville
  • Bulls Gap
  • Mooresburg
  • Kingsport
  • Morristown
  • Sneedville

Carrying a gun in Hawkins County

Tennessee has allowed handgun carry without a permit since July 1, 2021 under Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-1307. After the 2023 agreed order in Beeler v. Long and a 2025 change to the permit statute, adults 18 and older who may lawfully possess a handgun may carry it openly or concealed where they are lawfully present. Permits are still issued statewide by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, not by the county. The enhanced permit costs $100 for eight years or $300 for life, and the concealed-only permit costs $65. Courts, school property and posted private property stay off-limits.

Hunting near Rogersville

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency runs one statewide deer season and splits antlerless limits among six Deer Management Units. For 2026-27, archery runs September 26 to October 30 and November 2 to 6, 2026, muzzleloader and archery November 7 to 20, and the gun season November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. The statewide limit is two antlered deer, one per day, with antlerless days set by unit. Knox County sits in Unit 5 and most Smokies counties in Unit 6. Any legal rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun or handgun may be used in gun season; check the Hawkins County listing before you hunt.

Hawkins County is in Deer Management Unit 6 and Bear Hunt Zone 1. Clinch Mountain runs the length of the county's northern edge and the Holston River bottoms and Cherokee Lake coves on the south side hold both deer and geese.

The Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area runs along the ridge to the north, and Cherokee Lake backs up the Holston along the county's southern boundary.

Public shooting ranges near Rogersville

These are the public shooting ranges the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency runs itself. Everyone 16 and older needs a range permit, and at most sites a valid Tennessee hunting or combination license counts instead; buy it through the agency licensing system before you drive out.

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency public shooting range list, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.

Deer rifles for Rogersville

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Buying a gun in Rogersville: common questions

Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Rogersville?

Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Church Hill, Mount Carmel, Surgoinsville, Rogersville or anywhere in Hawkins County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.

Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Rogersville?

No. Tennessee has no permit to purchase and no firearm registration. You complete Form 4473 and pass a Tennessee Instant Check System background check at the licensed dealer near Rogersville who receives your order.

Is there a waiting period in Tennessee?

No. Tennessee sets no state waiting period. Once the dealer's TICS check comes back proceed, you can take the firearm the same day.

Who issues handgun carry permits in Hawkins County?

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security issues every handgun permit in the state, so the Hawkins County sheriff does not. You apply online, get fingerprinted and finish a department-approved handgun course unless you are exempt.

How does a gun I order reach Rogersville?

We ship every firearm to a licensed dealer near Rogersville that you pick at checkout, never to your home. The dealer runs the background check and hands the gun over; ammunition, optics and most parts ship to your door.

Can I carry without a permit around Rogersville?

Yes, if you are 18 or older and may lawfully possess a handgun. You may carry openly or concealed where you are lawfully present, and you must stay out of courts, school property and posted places.

What rifle works for deer near Rogersville?

Shots in the ridge-and-hollow country around Rogersville usually stay inside 200 yards, so the .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270, 7mm-08, .308 and .30-06 all cover it. A short-barreled bolt rifle or a lever gun handles thick cover well; check your unit for antlerless days.

What does an FFL transfer cost in Rogersville?

Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.

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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Tennessee gun law overview and check with Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Handgun Permit Office or a local attorney about your own situation.