Tag Archives: Law enforcement

Committee forgets to call expert witnesses until after vote is taken

Legislators are determined to pass a law that will allow employees, staff, and faculty who are permit holders to carry guns on all public college and university campuses.  All state post-secondary institutions are overseen by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The legislation has been opposed by every stakeholder – campus police, law enforcement, college presidents, the Tennessee Board of Regents, student

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Dangerous “Carry Like a Cop” bill heads to the House Civil Justice Subcommittee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2015 “Carry like a cop” bill will be presented to both House Civil Justice Subcommittee and Senate Judiciary Committee next week. Bill would allow any handgun permit holder to carry a gun everywhere except a courthouse or school (unless they notify the principal). Nashville – As part of what appears to be a firearms calendar next

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