On May 9, the Tennessee senate passed a bill that will require local governments to set up metal detectors and provide security to keep guns out of places like government buildings public transportation, and city-owned venues including zoos, museums, state fairs, and more. If they don’t comply with the prescribed and extremely expensive security measures, localities could be sued by
Read moreThis week, HB508 is up for a vote in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. HB508 by Lamberth would prohibit local governments from prohibiting or restricting guns on state or local property unless the property installs metal detection devices and hires security guards. If the property does not install metal detection devices and hire security guards, the
Read more
This year, Rep. Mike Stewart and Sen. Sara Kyle are sponsoring legislation that would require all gun purchases to undergo a background check. Over 90% of Americans and a large majority of Tennesseans support expanding background checks. The bill will be up for a vote in both the House Civil Justice Subcommittee and the Senate Judiciary on April 5. US Police
Read moreOn March 21st, 25 gun bills are scheduled to be heard and voted on in the Senate Judiciary Committee. While some of the bills are good bills, the majority are bad. They are quite concerning and several of them, if passed, could be very expensive for the state, not to mention dangerous. What can you do? You can attend our “Wear
Read more2017 is shaping up to be a long legislative session. A large number of gun bills have been filed this session, many seeking to expand our already lax gun laws. We will be busy tracking these bills, the good and the bad, and invite anyone with legal or legislative experience and in interest in firearm law policy to reach out
Read more