Tennessee stiffened the penalty for stealing a gun. Amid a theft crisis, is the law working? The Citizen 3 years ago The state in 2021 passed a law strengthening the penalty for stealing a gun from a misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a six-month minimum sentence. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Judge: TN law taking postconviction death penalty cases from local DAs is unconstitutionalDateJuly 17, 2023In relation toLascassasDuo Accused of Stealing from Elderly VictimDateMay 6, 2020In relation toLascassasLa Vergne police: 3 teenagers in custody after stealing woman's car at gunpointDateJanuary 3, 2020In relation toLascassas