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