Despite significant pushback from Memphis law enforcement and other agencies across Tennessee, permitless carry, or Constitutional carry, was signed into state law Thursday. This means if you have no existing convictions that would bar you from owning a gun, and you are 21 or older, you will be able to carry a firearm openly or concealed no training or permit required.
Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law Thursday and thanked Tennessee lawmakers and the National Rifle Association for helping him get the task done. Eighteen other states, including Mississippi and Arizona, have enacted permitless carry.
The law goes into effect on July 1. It does not apply to long guns. In addition to removing misdemeanor charges once associated with carrying a gun without a permit, the new law also introduces harsher sentencing measures for some gun crimes.
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The measure would ban residency requirements for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services workers. Author: Dalisa Robles (WBIR) Updated: 12:31 PM EST March 4, 2021
TENNESSEE, USA On Thursday, the Tennessee State Senate voted to approve Senate Bill 29 which would allow first responders to live where they choose.
The measure, sponsored by State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), would ban residency requirements for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services workers. This bill as amended does not affect Hamilton County, officials said.
Kelsey explained that the bill is a matter of public safety and will allow police and fire departments to recruit top-tier first responder candidates, regardless of where they live. The lawmaker said that it will help the state address a deficit of police officers occurring throughout the country.
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County Commission approves limiting military equipment for SCSO
Shelby County Commission votes to restrict military hardware for SCSO By Kelli Cook | January 25, 2021 at 10:36 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 10:36 PM
âWeâre in the middle of not just the pandemic related to COVID-19 but in 2020 across the country and right here in Shelby County weâve recognized a pandemic of racial injustice,â said County Commissioner Tami Sawyer.
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However, the sheriff can receive military equipment such as rescue vehicles in the case of a natural disaster.
Any other request for military equipment must be approved by the commission by a simple majority vote within 14 days of the request being made.