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Tennessee sheriffs urging citizens to arm themselves. We think that’s a bad idea. Here’s why:

Posted on December 23, 2015 by safetennesseeproject

Like gun violence prevention advocates around the country, we at The Safe Tennessee Project are concerned about sheriffs encouraging citizens to arm themselves to thwart a possible terrorist attack. Permit holders in Tennessee undergo an 8 hour class to get their permit. Part of the class is spent on basic gun safety and part is spent on the range. Compare

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Our remarks from the “guns in parks” roundtable conversation

Posted on August 13, 2015 by safetennesseeproject

Hi, I’m Beth Joslin Roth and I’m the Policy Director for The Safe Tennessee Project. We’re a newly formed, nonprofit organization focused on addressing the gun violence epidemic in our state through outreach, awareness, and advocacy. We view gun violence as a public health issue. First, I’d like to thank Senator Harris and Representative Clemmons for convening this round table

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Tennessee sheriffs urging citizens to arm themselves. We think that’s a bad idea. Here’s why:

Our remarks from the “guns in parks” roundtable conversation