How gun-rights groups exert influence on state lawmakers
Rep. Debra Maggart (left, R-Hendersonville) said the Pledge of Allegiance on the opening day of the second session of the 107th General Assembly on Jan. 10, 2012, in Nashville. A few months later she came under attack after voicing concerns about a “guns in trunks” bill and lost her position. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
Republican Debra Maggart had worked to pass a number of gun bills, but she said the National Rifle Association decided to “annihilate” her in 2012 after she spoke against Tennesseans keeping weapons in their cars while at work.
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Ian Round
Ian Round is The Daily Memphian’s state government reporter based in Nashville. He came to Tennessee from Maryland, where he reported on local politics for Baltimore Brew. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in December 2019.
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