Strickland says permitless gun carry bill likely to pass despite his opposition
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he’s talked with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee twice recently about the state legislation allowing permitless gun carrying that the governor favors. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Strickland also commented on his operating philosophy for public officials with whom he disagrees during comments Thursday, March 11, at the Frayser Exchange Club.
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