There are 3 article(s) tagged Gun Laws:

• June 2019

  • This is America, where thoughts and prayers replace gun laws

    Most of us believe the Second Amendment gives us the unfettered right to own practically any type of weapon – high powered or otherwise – along with unlimited ammunition and accessories to go with it. The Virginia Beach shooter had several extended magazines that allowed him to continuously fire at his victims and responding police officers.

    By Otis Sanford June 06, 2019

• April 2019

  • Bill to arm teachers withdrawn – for now

    Rep. Ryan Williams pulled his controversial bill from consideration by the House Education Committee on Wednesday, one week after the measure easily cleared a subcommittee over the objections of teachers and law enforcement leaders.

    By Marta W. Aldrich April 12, 2019

• November 2018

  • Take action for common-sense gun laws in Tennessee

    At 6:30 p.m. Saturday of the Thanksgiving holiday, I was standing in my kitchen and heard four pops from a gun near McLean and North Parkway. News coverage the next morning indicated shots were fired in traffic congestion as people were taking their children to see the annual display of holiday lights at the Memphis Zoo.

    By Katy Spurlock November 27, 2018