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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Memphians to vote on gun control measures on November ballot

Memphis leaders are asking voters to approve or reject three gun control measures on the November ballot. The Memphis City Council approved the referendum in a 10-0 vote on Tuesday.

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All three are a waste of time. Tennessee has a law saying city law cannot supersede State law, and for good reason.
The first one in particular: You're going to tell me I can legally carry a gun without a permit anywhere else in the State of Tennessee but as soon as I cross into the Memphis city limits, I'll be guilty of breaking a law I may not even be aware of?