As calls from students and other local gun reform activists intensify, Tennessee lawmakers are deferring action on gun legislation. And three Democratic legislators who’ve been outspoken advocates for change could now be expelled from office.
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.
At the statehouse: a new education funding formula, a lawsuit over redrawn districts, a move toward loosening gun laws
Barring any last-minute changes, the lion’s share of legislation has now been unveiled, including a near buzzer-beater in the form of Gov. Bill Lee’s new education funding formula.
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.
What Tennessee’s New Permitless Carry Law Means For Black Gun Owners
Tennessee’s constitutional carry law is supposed to eliminate the legal risk of carrying a handgun without a permit. But for Black gun owners, the situation is more complicated.
Tennessee Is A Signature Away From Letting Most People Carry A Handgun With No Permit
Tennessee is on track to become the latest state to eliminate the requirement that gun owners get a permit to carry in public. The state House of Representatives approved the measure last night, and hours before the vote, Governor Bill Lee reiterated he intends to sign it.
Also On Super Tuesday: Debate Starts On Gov. Bill Lee’s Contested Proposals
Important details on some of Gov. Bill Lee’s most controversial bills are coming out on the same day. That day happens to be Super Tuesday, when attention is focused on presidential politics.
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