MaKayla’s Law - Media Coverage

Since its introduction, there has been extensive media coverage of MaKayla’s Law. Here are a number of the stories that we have tracked. The support for this bill has been overwhelming. Many of the media stories include interviews with gun store owners, gun range instructors, district attorneys, and law enforcement who all believe the bill should be passed.

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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.standardbanner.com/news/dyer-speaks-in-support-of-proposed-law-keeping-guns-away/article_99d3365e-e149-11e5-adf5-cf1bddd5db0b.html

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