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Monday, June 07, 2021

Reactions to Tennessee's upcoming Permitless Carry

‘Slap in the face’: Reaction comes in as Governor signs permitless carry law

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Governor Bill Lee ceremoniously signed the permitless carry gun bill at Beretta, a firearm manufacturer, in Gallatin Wednesday. 

Gov. Lee is reigniting conversation over the controversial bill that allows Tennesseans ages 21 and over and military members over the age of 18 to carry open or concealed handguns without a permit. It also increases punishments for gun-related crimes.



How constitutional carry law will impact police and Black gun owners in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — With constitutional carry just one month away from going into effect in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday held the ceremonial signing of the bill.

So how this new law will impact minority communities as well as police practices?