During the legislative special session in August, the General Assembly passed legislation to make sure that every Tennessean could procure a free gun lock — including new funding for marketing to more Tennesseans.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee calls for special session on ‘public safety.’ Democrats say it will do more harm than good.
The special session focused on public safety is officially happening. It’s set to begin Aug. 21 — as expected. Gov. Bill Lee is asking lawmakers to focus on preventing violent crime, but Democrats say it misses the mark.
Firearms group escalates involuntary commitments idea in effort against Gov. Lee’s gun control proposal
The Tennessee Firearms Association is launching an initiative aiming to defeat Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed gun control measure. John Harris, the group’s executive director, says they’re calling the campaign “Red Flag Down.”
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles wants to defund the federal department that investigates gun crimes
Nashville Congressman Andy Ogles wants to defund the government agency that investigates federal offenses involving the unlawful use of firearms.
After expulsions, Tennessee Democrats are relishing new momentum, while Republicans retreat
The world now knows them as the Tennessee Three. But just a few weeks ago, not many people outside of the state knew of Democratic Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson.
Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law
Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
Lawmakers delay all firearm-related bills one week in wake of Covenant School shooting
Several gun-related bills have been advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly this session, but now Republicans are tabling those discussions. Lawmakers say it’s out of respect for victims of the Covenant School shooting.
The age limit for permitless carry could drop to 18, as Tennessee’s AG sides with gun rights
Permitless carry, sometimes referred to as constitutional carry, allows an individual to carry a gun without undergoing background checks or training. In 2021, Tennessee passed a law allowing permitless carry for adults 21 and over. A recent decision by the attorney general may soon pave the way for 18- to 20-year-olds to do the same.
Tennessee’s gun laws can be complicated. Here are some of the basics.
There are all sorts of firearms that you can legally own in Tennessee. Many of them fall into two categories: semi-automatic and fully automatic. Other firearms can be described as bolt-action, lever-action, pump-action and break-action.
Tennessee gun control advocates want permit-less carry law repealed after 17 mass shootings nationwide in a week
A group of gun control advocates held a rally outside of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office Wednesday to express their desire for what they call common sense gun laws. They want a repeal of the law allowing people to carry guns without a license and for lawmakers to require stricter background checks.
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