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