Permitless carry proposal stirs debate on both sides of issue
Will Dougan, director of training and safety, stands in the Top Gun firing range on March 6, 2020, in Barltett. There are 16 states in the nation that have permitless “constitutional” carry laws on their books and Tennessee is looking to join them. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Proponents and opponents of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's proposed permitless carry measure weigh in on the controversial issue.
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Yolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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