Tennessee: Bill allowing the shooting of others in anger is before the Senate

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Index to active gun legislation 2021
HB 786 / SB 765 -PASSED IN LAW- Gun licenses – decreasing requirements
SB 1148 Justified killing – expanding

Bill allowing the shooting of others in anger is before the Senate

April 21, 2021

  • SB 1148, before the full Senate. It allows anyone to shot another person in anger and then claim the shooting was in self-defense. The NRA calls this “stand-your-ground.” 👎dislike

The full Senate could vote on this bill as early as tomorrow. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator. To gun violence prevention supporters, this the time to make a difference and contact your State Senator. Ask for opposition to SB 1148. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

The reckless elimination of licenses passed into law

April 9, 2021

  • HB 786 /SB 765 passed into law. It removes the need to obtain a firearms license in order to own and carry guns. The NRA calls a license “government red tape or delays.”  No license means owning guns won’t require training or restrict dangerousness of gun owners. 👎 dislike

The Governor signed this bill into law, even after the numerous mass shootings that have occurred around the country. Expect gun violence frequency to increase in Tennessee.

Removing need for license passed the legislature

March 29, 2021

  • HB 786 /SB 765 passed the legislature. It removes the need to obtain a firearms license in order to own and carry guns. The NRA calls a license “government red tape or delays.” If it passes, there will be no training or check of dangerousness of gun owners. 👎 dislike

This bill passed the legislature and is now headed to Governor Bill Lee for final signature. This is the last chance to possibly stop this bill. Contact the Governor and ask for opposition to HB 786/SB 765. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Removing need for license passed Senate

March 19, 2021

  • HB 786 / SB 765 passed the Senate. It removes the need to obtain a firearms license in order to own and carry guns. The NRA calls a license “government red tape or delays.” If it passes, no license won’t require training or dangerousness of gun owners. 👎 Dislike

This bill passed the Senate this week and is before the House Finances, Ways, and Means Committee.The NRA asked their members to contact the committee members. Please consider supporting gun violence prevention and contacting the committee or the House members to ask for opposition to HB 786 / SB 765. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Active bill to remove the need for a firearm license

March 3, 2021

  • HB 786 / SB 765 is in committee. It removes the need to obtain a firearms license in order to own and carry guns. The NRA calls a license “government red tape or delays.” If it passes, no license won’t require training or dangerousness of gun owners. 👎 Dislike

The bill is before the House Criminal Justice and the Senate Judiciary Committee. The NRA asked their members to contact committee members. Gun control supports should do the same, or contact their State Senator and Representative urging them to oppose HB 786 and SB 765. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

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