As governor pushes for permitless carry, law enforcement leaders push back
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks at the press conference Friday outside of the Pipkin Building. Lee is pressing his plan to allow open carry of handguns without a permit. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Gov. Bill Lee said he plans to reintroduce a constitutional carry bill. It’s a move local law enforcement leaders say they will once again oppose.
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constitutional carry law Memphis Police Department Amy Weirich Bill LeeYolanda 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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