MaKayla’s Law Media Coverage
The response to MaKayla’s Law has been overwhelmingly positive! And, most importantly, lawmakers, reporters, and citizens are finally talking about safe storage and our state’s problem with accidental shootings.
Here’s a roundup of some of the recent news stories featuring MaKayla’s Law:
After press conference and Judiciary Committee hearing - Tuesday March 1
http://www.commercialappeal.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-sensible-tennessee-gun-law-delayed-by-the-nra-2d308047-66a0-0a6a-e053-0100007f3c8d-371019971.html
http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2016/03/03/eddie-eagle-says-who-cares-how-many-kids-die
http://wkrn.com/2016/03/02/mckaylas-law-would-keep-guns-away-from-children-under-age-of-13/
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/shooting-victims-mother-on-capitol-hill-to-support-gun-safety-law
http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2016/03/02/nra-shoots-down-makaylas-law
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/mother-of-8-year-old-shot-and-killed-by-neighbor-boy-supports-safe-gun-storage-bill-makaylas-law/63565127
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/politics/mother-of-slain-8-year-old-girl-pleads-for-tougher-gun-law-2cfce4a2-45fb-4ebc-e053-0100007fc274-370666791.html
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/politics/state/story/2016/mar/01/gun-safety-advocates-say-fatal-shooting-apison-toddler-shows-need-new-rules/352822/
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/supporters-urge-lawmakers-to-pass-gun-safety-bill
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/government/state/penalize-adult-gun-owners-who-leave-weapons-accessible-mother-pleas-2d00c395-2205-0c86-e053-0100007f-370665951.html?page=1
http://www.standardbanner.com/news/legislators-propose-makayla-s-law/article_d524f4a2-df2f-11e5-9cd1-cbc50ab05ddb.html
http://fox17.com/news/local/mother-of-tennessee-8-year-old-killed-by-11-year-old-pushes-for-makaylas-law
After press conference - Thursday 2/24
http://www.wsmv.com/story/31320486/bill-calls-for-charges-on-adults-who-leave-loaded-guns-accessible-to-children
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/bill-aims-to-charge-neglegent-gun-owners-to-help-save-children
http://wreg.com/2016/02/26/parents-could-be-punished-for-leaving-gun-out-for-child-to-find/
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mary-sanchez/article62741097.html
http://www.parentherald.com/articles/23895/20160228/parents-could-be-held-liable-for-leaving-loaded-gun-with-young-kids.htm
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/government/state/bill-would-punish-gun-owners-if-children-gain-access-to-loaded-weapons-2c9b813d-1b33-412f-e053-0100-370158951.html
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/politics/bill-would-make-it-crime-to-leave-loaded-guns-accessible-to-children-2c9941a4-c63f-746a-e053-0100007-370161201.html?page=1
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/02/25/democrats-push-bill-prevent-childrens-access-guns/80946968/
http://knoxblogs.com/humphreyhill/2016/02/25/25926/
http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/tn-gun-bill-could-prevent-child-gun-violence/116603890
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/dems-push-bill-to-prevent-child-access-to-guns/56610957