Road rage shootings are on the rise in the United States, and over the last decade Tennessee recorded one of the highest rates of armed road rage incidents in the nation. That’s according to a new analysis of Gun Violence Archive data by The Trace, a news outlet that focuses on firearms.
Tennessee’s mayors call on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring the safe storage of guns in cars
The mayors of Nashville, Shelby County, Knoxville and Chattanooga are calling on the state capitol to pass a bill that would impose penalties on gun owners who leave firearms in cars irresponsibly.
A record-breaking number of guns have been stolen from cars in Tennessee. State Democrats are introducing legislation to crack down on gun owners.
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee House and Senate would make it an offense to irresponsibly leave a gun in a car or boat.
First-time gun possession charges for young people in Davidson County are back up to pre-pandemic levels
The number of teens charged with first-time gun possession is on track to be the highest it’s been since 2019. Charges fell during the pandemic, but now show a return to pre-pandemic levels.
More than 1,300 guns were stolen out of cars in Nashville last year. Why does the problem keep getting worse?
The number of guns stolen from cars in Nashville has doubled in the past five years, and it’s not clear what can be done about it.
Fight Begins Over Whether To Fix ‘Guns In Trunks’ Law
Tennessee legislators are rushing to fix what’s seen as a problem with the so-called “guns in trunks” law passed last year. But the original sponsor of the law is trying to fend off any changes.
TFA: GOP ‘Will Pay’ for Restricted Guns-in-Trunks Law
The Tennessee Firearms Association is again looking for a fight. The organization is unhappy with Republicans who passed a more restrictive guns-in-trunks bill than the TFA would have liked.
Guns-in-Trunks Heads to Haslam
A bill that would allow handgun permit holders to store firearms just about anywhere they park is poised to become law. The so-called guns-in-trunks legislation now goes to the governor after being passed by the state House.
Democrats Make 11th Hour Push to Amend Guns-in-Trunks
A proposal allowing handgun carry permit holders to store firearms in their cars nearly anywhere they are parked is headed for a final vote Thursday morning. Democrats are making a last ditch effort to water down the bill.
‘Guns-in-Trunks’ Headed for Final Passage Amid Questions
Confusion remains around the so-called guns-in-trunks legislation as it heads for a final vote. The bill allowing loaded guns to be stored in parked cars passed another House committee Wednesday.
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